The goal of this study was to evaluate the performance of CHVs in conducting malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in western Kenya. Four counties within the malaria-endemic lake zone were included in the study. Results from 200 malaria RDTs performed by CHVs were compared with test results obtained by experienced medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) performing the same test … [Read more...] about Implementation of community case management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?
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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?
Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
In this systematic review, authors investigated how gender intersects with healthcare, especially when considering community health work and arboviral vector-borne disease. Researchers used machine learning techniques to analyze 2,812 articles in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Overall, researchers found most included studies were conducted in the global south, as South … [Read more...] about Examining the Intersection between Gender, Community Health Workers, and Vector Control Policies: A Text Mining Literature Review
Tharaka Nithi Community Health Strategy 2021-2025
Tharaka Nithi county, Kenya, partnered with the Financing Alliance for Health to develop the county’s first-ever community health strategy. Following a 2021 situational analysis, county officials recognized several key challenges with the existing community health program, including inadequate training, inequitable health service coverage, and limited partner … [Read more...] about Tharaka Nithi Community Health Strategy 2021-2025
Laikipia Community Health Strategy 2021–2025
In collaboration with the Financing Alliance for Health, Laikipia county, Kenya, developed the 2021-2025 Community Health Strategy. After the initial implementation of a Community Health Strategy in 2012, Laikipia county observed significant improvements in employment, the economy, and quality of life. However, due to inadequate health financing and gaps in the program’s … [Read more...] about Laikipia Community Health Strategy 2021–2025
