Authors: Olatubosun Akinola, Nelia Banda, Adam Silumbwe, Chama Mulubwa, Malizgani Paul Chavula, Hilda Shakwelele, Sylvia Chila, Joseph Mumba Zulu
This study looked at how Zambia strengthened its community health system to improve maternal and child health services. From 2019 to 2021, community health assistants (CHAs) received more training, better supervision, transport, and monthly pay. These changes helped CHAs deliver services more effectively and made their work more accepted by communities. Support from local leaders also improved the reach of services. However, issues like staff shortages, limited supplies, and transport problems still made service delivery difficult. The study recommends continuing these support strategies to improve health services in communities.
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Resource Topic: CHW, CHW programs, Supportive supervision
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2025
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Zambia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No