Authors: Luis Alvarez Morán, Franck G. B. Alé, Eleanor Rogers, and Saul Guerrero
This article presents findings from a study of treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition by community health workers in rural Mali. Key findings indicate that well-trained and supervised CHWs are capable of managing cases of uncomplicated SAM, there is an opportunity to increase access to quality treatment in Mali for SAM, and that resources needed to ensure continuous service should be further explored.
Link: Quality of care for treatment of uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition delivered by CHWs in a rural area of Mali
Resource Topic: CHW Role, Community Health Workers/Volunteers, Nutrition, Supervision, Sustainability, Training
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2017
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