A strong health system requires a competent and caring workforce. A more satisfied and motivated health workforce should be more willing to serve in difficult areas, have lower turnover, and theoretically provide better care to patients. This study examines the motivation, satisfaction, and correlation with clinical knowledge, of community health nurses (CHNs), a … [Read more...] about Examining domains of community health nurse satisfaction and motivation: results from a mixed-methods baseline evaluation in rural Ghana
Profile, knowledge, and work patterns of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child health CHWs focusing on preventive and promotive services in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Despite impressive decreases in under-five mortality, progress in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Tanzania has been slow. This study presents an evaluation of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child health community health worker (MNCH CHW) focused on preventive and promotive services during the antenatal and postpartum periods in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. Study … [Read more...] about Profile, knowledge, and work patterns of a cadre of maternal, newborn, and child health CHWs focusing on preventive and promotive services in Morogoro Region, Tanzania
USAID Community Health Framework: Distilling decades of Agency experience to drive 2030 Global Goals
The community health framework is intended to support Ministries of Health in developing and strengthening programs for improved community health outcomes. The intention is for USAID missions and other advisors to use the framework to structure a dialogue, develop recommendations, and foster continuous learning with Ministries of Health. This presentation is a fantastic … [Read more...] about USAID Community Health Framework: Distilling decades of Agency experience to drive 2030 Global Goals
(Re)Building health systems in West Africa: what role for ICT and mobile technologies?
The aim of the (Re)Building health systems in West Africa: what role for ICT and mobile technologies? meeting at Wilton Park was to understand better the role of ICT and mobile technologies for rebuilding and creating strong health systems in West Africa after the Ebola crisis. The meeting also aimed to identify lessons that could be taken beyond West Africa and used more … [Read more...] about (Re)Building health systems in West Africa: what role for ICT and mobile technologies?
Enhancing the coordination of Community Based Volunteers to promote integrated community development, health and social welfare services in Zambia
This report is the result of a study conducted within the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH), and carried out in conjunction with VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas). The research focuses on the community structures that aim to provide service delivery in the communities. These include the Departments of Community Development (CD), and Mother and … [Read more...] about Enhancing the coordination of Community Based Volunteers to promote integrated community development, health and social welfare services in Zambia