Authors: Eleanor Rogers, Karen Martínez, Jose Luis Alvarez Morán, Franck G. B. Alé, Pilar Charle, Saul Guerrero, and Chloe Puett
This study examines the feasibility of incorporating treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) into an existing community care framework operated by community health workers (CHWs). The study shows that delivering treatment of SAM through CHWs is cost-effective, assuming good coverage.
Link: Cost-effectiveness of the treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by community health workers compared to treatment
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Motivation/incentives, Nutrition, Program Design
Resource Type: Journal articles
Year: 2018
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Mali
Publisher May Restrict Access: No