In 2018, infectious diseases were the leading cause of mortality in children younger than five years of age in sub‐Saharan Africa and Southern Asia. Lack of proper nutrition contributed to 45% of deaths in children under five. To address these disparities, the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) developed “integrated community case … [Read more...] about Integrated community case management of childhood illness in low- and middle-income countries
South Africa
Community health workers to improve adherence to anti‐seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost‐effective?
Epilepsy is a common disorder that disproportionately affects individuals living in LMICs. CHWs have proven to be key partners in maintaining adherence to treatment plans and medications, yet the cost of employing CHWs in epilepsy management has not been documented. This study found that CHWs are a cost‐effective intervention in epilepsy management. … [Read more...] about Community health workers to improve adherence to anti‐seizure medication in rural South Africa: Is it cost‐effective?
Factors Associated With Workplace and Interpersonal Trust in the Supervisory System of a Community Health Worker Programme in a Rural South African District
This study examines the importance of workplace trust and how it shapes the perceived performance of CHWs in ward based outreach teams (WBOTs) in rural South Africa. It concludes that wider trust in the healthcare system plays a significant role in interpersonal trust among CHWs, qualified health workers and managers and other frontline workers. … [Read more...] about Factors Associated With Workplace and Interpersonal Trust in the Supervisory System of a Community Health Worker Programme in a Rural South African District
Article: Health for the People: Past, Current, and Future Contributions of National Community Health Worker Programs to Achieving Global Health Goals
Despite CHW’s contributions to public health goals, there continues to be a lack of investment in CHW programs. The authors of this paper argue that strengthening and growing national CHW programs are crucial to achieving global health goals like universal health coverage and ending child and maternal deaths by 2030. They suggest that offering comprehensive training for CHWs … [Read more...] about Article: Health for the People: Past, Current, and Future Contributions of National Community Health Worker Programs to Achieving Global Health Goals
“Contract to Volunteer”: South African Community Health Worker Mobilization for Better Labor Protection
This article explores the growing movement for labor rights for South African community health workers (CHWs). It tracks the emergence of sporadic mobilizations for decent work (supported by local health activist organizations) and the formation of the National Union of Care Workers of South Africa (NUCWOSA) in 2016. The authors of this paper close by offering suggestions for … [Read more...] about “Contract to Volunteer”: South African Community Health Worker Mobilization for Better Labor Protection
