In response to the mpox outbreak declared a health emergency in 2024, Africa CDC and WHO led a coordinated effort across Africa with strong support from governments and global partners. A key part of the response was deploying thousands of community health workers (CHWs) in high-risk areas to support case tracking, vaccination, and public education. While major progress was … [Read more...] about Community health workers: A key to halting Africa’s mpox outbreak
Pathways to support: a qualitative investigation of community health workers’role in coordinating disability services in India
This study looked at how community health workers in India, ASHAs and Anganwadi Workers, support people with disabilities and their families. Interviews showed that ASHAs help with connecting families to services and supporting daily needs, while Anganwadi Workers focus on identifying disabilities, referring people to services, and offering emotional support. The two groups … [Read more...] about Pathways to support: a qualitative investigation of community health workers’role in coordinating disability services in India
Enhancing Efficiency and User Experience of Digital Community Health Worker Payments in Zanzibar: Implementation Report
This report describes how the Jamii ni Afya project in Zanzibar improved its digital payment system for community health workers by involving them in the design process. The new system made payments more accurate, efficient, and easier to understand. Health workers felt more informed and in control, and staff found it easier to manage payments. The changes are expected to … [Read more...] about Enhancing Efficiency and User Experience of Digital Community Health Worker Payments in Zanzibar: Implementation Report
Accelerating Decent Work: Formalizing Home Care and Community Health Workers
This report shows that many home-based and community health workers still face poor working conditions, like low pay, long hours, and lack of legal protections, especially women. It highlights the need to treat care work as real work, with fair pay and rights, to reduce abuse, support gender equality, and improve the quality of care. Recognizing and protecting these workers … [Read more...] about Accelerating Decent Work: Formalizing Home Care and Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers’ Lived Experience of Using Videoconferencing With Community Members
This study looked at how rural community health workers in the U.S. used videoconferencing during COVID-19 to stay connected with underserved communities. Interviews with health workers showed that videoconferencing helped them communicate better, deliver services, and support each other during the crisis. The findings suggest that training community health workers to use … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Lived Experience of Using Videoconferencing With Community Members