This is an interview guide for CHWs, PLHA Support Group Members, Village Health Committees and Community Dialogue Groups. It is written for Rwanda, but can be adapted for use in other countries affected by HIV/AIDS. It specifically addresses pediatric HIV case identification, and referral and care at the community level for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). … [Read more...] about BASICS Pediatric HIV Tool-kit: Orphan and Vulnerable Children Situational Analysis Interview Guide for Community Groups
A review of non-financial incentives for health worker retention in east and southern Africa
The paper reviews evidence from peer reviewed and "grey" English language literature on the use of non-financial incentives for CHW retention in sixteen countries in east and southern Africa (ESA): Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. … [Read more...] about A review of non-financial incentives for health worker retention in east and southern Africa
Improving Performance of Community-Level Health and Nutrition Functionaries: A Review of Evidence in India
This review of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) III which highlights lack of supervision, poor worker motivation, and related issues as critical challenges. It shows that programs often focus on training but other performance factors such as supportive supervision, clear performance expectations and motivation and … [Read more...] about Improving Performance of Community-Level Health and Nutrition Functionaries: A Review of Evidence in India
Community-Based Care and Support within the APHIA II Nyanza project
APHIA (AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Assistance) is a USAID-financed program in Kenya that works with the Ministry of Health and faith-based and community-based organizations to reduce the risk of HIV transmission and the fertility rate in Nyanza. Specifically, the project focuses on improving and expanding facility-based HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, reproductive health, … [Read more...] about Community-Based Care and Support within the APHIA II Nyanza project
Community IMCI / Community Case Management: Evaluation Report of Community Health Workers Performance
This paper was published by the Rwandan Ministry of Health. The main objective of this report is to analyze CHWs' performance in order to inform program expansion. Additional objectives include: 1. review the quality of case management by CHWs; 2. review the quality of drug management; 3. analyze the process and quality of technical supervision received by the CHWs; 4. analyze … [Read more...] about Community IMCI / Community Case Management: Evaluation Report of Community Health Workers Performance