Authors: Nicoló Spaolonzi, Ravi Gupta, Giuliana Sanchez-Samaniego, Alexander Carter, Thesar Tahirsylaj, Fabian Raeber, Malebona Mathulise, Thuso Kabi, Mosoetsi Mokaeane, Malehloa Maphenchane, Manthabiseng Molulela, Makhebe Khomolishoele, Mota Mota, Sesale Masike, Matumaole Bane, Mamoronts’ane Pauline Sematle, Retselisitsoe Makabateng, Lebohang Sao, Mosa Tlahali, Malitaba Litaba, Pauline Grimm, Pedram Sendi, Alain Amstutz, Felix Gerber, Niklaus Daniel Labhardt
This study looked at how community health workers (CHWs) in rural Lesotho helped screen people for high blood pressure and diabetes. Using a tablet-based tool, CHWs screened most of the eligible adults in their communities within six months. The program reached many people and was fairly affordable—costing about $17 per person screened in a real-world setting. The results show that CHWs can play a key role in spotting these health problems early, especially in rural areas.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Diabetes, Hypertension
Resource Type: Cohort Study
Year: 2025
Region: Africa
Country: Lesotho
Publisher May Restrict Access: No