Authors: Meaza Girma and Miruts Goshu
In Ethiopia some CHWs are now receiving smartphones that aid them in providing care for patients as well as strengthening new skills they can use in their job. This technology is powered by a solar lantern that allows CHWs to use training modules at home that can be downloaded and used without connection. In addition, the lantern provides a source of light to study CHW textbooks at night. These resources have increased exam scores of CHWs and helped them feel better prepared to help those in their community.
Link: Ethiopia’s Community Health Workers Strengthen Skills and Improve Care Using Smartphones
Resource Topic: Supplies, Training, mHealth and Technology
Resource Type: Tools
Year: 2017
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Ethiopia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No