Community health is a critical foundation for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya, delivering essential services to households, especially in underserved areas. As the first point of contact with the health system, Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a vital role in prevention, health promotion, and linkage to care. However, the effectiveness of community health … [Read more...] about Strengthening the Foundation: Kenya’s Journey to a Mature and Resilient Community Health System
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Who really Pays for Healthcare in Sierra Leone — and Why the National Health Financing Strategy Will Define the Next Decade
Sierra Leone is at a defining moment for its health system as the country continues it journey toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Ensuring effective and sustainable health financing has become more crucial today than ever before. Who pays for healthcare, and at what cost to households? For years, Sierra Leone has made important progress expanding access to essential … [Read more...] about Who really Pays for Healthcare in Sierra Leone — and Why the National Health Financing Strategy Will Define the Next Decade
“Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era:” a Reflection for the Future
“Community health workers are the antidote to the ignorance of the expert.” - Daniel Palazuelos On November 5, 2022, members of CHW Central attended the American Public Health Association’s Community-based Primary Health Care, or CBPHC, workshop in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The workshop, “Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era,” featured a keynote … [Read more...] about “Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era:” a Reflection for the Future
Observations, Trends, and the Way Forward
Introduction The 29 case studies in this compendium report a total of 8.4 million community health workers (CHWs) in total for the country programs they document. Even this is a significant underestimate since it does not include CHWs working with NGOs throughout the world nor the many CHWs who are working solely with vertical highly selective programs such as those for HIV, … [Read more...] about Observations, Trends, and the Way Forward
Ward-Based Primary Health Care Outreach Teams in South Africa
South African Community Health Workers collaborate on interdisciplinary health teams to provide health prevention and promotion services for chronic health conditions. Each worker receives twelve months of training to provide primarily home-based care. Country-wide implementation of the South African program has been slow to implement, and no formal impact evaluations have been … [Read more...] about Ward-Based Primary Health Care Outreach Teams in South Africa