Workplace violence is a major challenge for healthcare workers in Pakistan, particularly for polio vaccinators who face targeted attacks. These incidents have hindered vaccination efforts, leading to a rise in polio cases and the tragic loss of many workers and security personnel. Misinformation, cultural resistance, and socio-economic challenges worsen the situation. To … [Read more...] about Targeted Violence Against Community Health Workers: A Critical Barrier to Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Goals
Work Conditions
Working Conditions of Community Health Workers in a Digital Health Context: Old and New Challenges.
This study explored the challenges community health workers (CHWs) face with the growing use of digital health tools in primary care. It found that while digital tools bring new issues like maintenance, quality, and training, old problems like excessive bureaucracy and work division persist. To succeed, digital health implementation for CHWs requires better support in … [Read more...] about Working Conditions of Community Health Workers in a Digital Health Context: Old and New Challenges.
Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
The objective of this review was to understand the current literature on Community Health Worker (CHW) programs worldwide by identifying the following components: nomenclatures, practices, training, and working conditions. In highlighting the similarities and differences between programs, this review serves to better inform managers and decision-makers in regards to … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers: what do international studies tell us?
