Despite the life-saving work CHWs perform, they have long been subject to global debate about their remuneration. Donors and officials in many countries believe that CHW salaries are not ‘sustainable’ or that remunerating CHWs might pollute their intrinsic motivations. However, there is now consensus that CHWs should be paid appropriately. This study examines the legal … [Read more...] about Compensation models for community health workers: Comparison of legal frameworks across five countries
How workers respond to social rewards: evidence from community health workers in Uganda
The use of CHWs has emerged as a cost-effective approach to extend the reach of health systems. Although it is assumed that low levels of compensation contribute to high drop-out rates among CHWs, a field experiment from Uganda found that the offer of greater financial incentives attracted less socially motivated people to apply to CHW jobs and resulted in high drop-out rates. … [Read more...] about How workers respond to social rewards: evidence from community health workers in Uganda
‘A seamless transition’: how to sustain a community health worker scheme within the health system of Gombe state, northeast Nigeria
Donor-funded interventions are frequently not adopted, scaled or sustained, or they diminish in efficacy or deviate from the intended protocol. Incorporating village health workers (VHWs) and strengthening their roles is a common intervention funded by donors to tackle maternal, newborn and child health issues. This paper explores the sustainability of VHWs at different levels … [Read more...] about ‘A seamless transition’: how to sustain a community health worker scheme within the health system of Gombe state, northeast Nigeria
Perceptions of Lady Health Workers and their trainers about their curriculum for implementing the interventions identified for Essential Package of Health Services for Pakistan
In the efforts to expand health services and address the shortage of health workers, Pakistan’s government focused on improving the quality of training for CHWs. Lady Health Workers (LHWs) are an essential group of CHWs and compose the most extensive and valuable health resource. Focus group discussions were conducted to identify key themes to address the gaps in their … [Read more...] about Perceptions of Lady Health Workers and their trainers about their curriculum for implementing the interventions identified for Essential Package of Health Services for Pakistan
“Eternally restarting” or “a branch line of continuity”? Exploring consequences of external shocks on community health systems in Haiti
Community health systems (CHS) are integral in promoting well-being in humanitarian settings, such as Haiti, that face disruptive socio-political and environmental shocks. Haiti’s community health workers (CHWs) are critical intermediaries and this study explores how shocks influence CHS functionality and resilience in the country. Respondents recommended government support … [Read more...] about “Eternally restarting” or “a branch line of continuity”? Exploring consequences of external shocks on community health systems in Haiti