Authors: Linnea Stansert Katzen, Cleo Baskin, Madelyn Miyares, James O’Donovon, Carey Westgate, Joe Ernst, Shivani Shukla, Daniel Palazuelos, Soleine Scotney, Dickson Mbewe, Harriet Napier, Zeus Aranda, Marius Nkenfac, Kelsey Vaughan, Madeleine Ballard
This study reviewed 130 papers to see if community health workers (CHWs) provide good value for money in health programs. It found that CHW programs are cost-effective in most cases, especially when they are well-trained, supported, and linked to health facilities. Programs that combine CHWs with digital tools or cover several health areas work better than those focused on one disease. The results show that CHWs are a smart and affordable way to strengthen primary healthcare, and governments should invest in them to reach universal health coverage.
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Resource Topic: CHW programs, health systems
Resource Type: Opinion, Policy
Year: 2025
Region: Global
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Publisher May Restrict Access: No