Authors: Joël Arthur Kiendrébéogo, Orokia Sory, Issa Kaboré, Yamba Kafando, Rosie Steege, Asha S George, Meghan Bruce Kumar
This study explores how community health initiatives impact reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAH-N) in six Francophone West African countries—Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Senegal—through the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children, and Adolescents (GFF). Researchers analyzed various documents and found a strong commitment to community health, particularly through the roles of community health workers (CHWs) who provide essential preventive and curative services. Despite the investment in CHW training and their crucial contributions, challenges such as inconsistent remuneration, poor governance, and resource shortages hinder their effectiveness. The study highlights the need for better prioritization and integration of community health interventions into health system planning to fully leverage their potential in improving RMNCAH-N outcomes.
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Resource Topic: Community Health Financing
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, Senegal
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