As malaria cases drop in Cambodia, village malaria workers (VMWs) are seeing fewer patients. To keep them useful, this study tested if they could use new tools to check for other illnesses like dengue and bacterial infections. VMWs in 78 villages were trained to use two test kits. Over a year, they checked 2,425 patients. Only a small number tested positive for dengue or high … [Read more...] about Operational evaluation of the deployment of Malaria/CRP Duo and Dengue Duo rapid diagnostic tests for the management of febrile illness by village malaria workers in rural Cambodia
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Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs focussed on HIV, TB and malaria infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): A scoping literature review
This review looked at studies on how much it costs and how effective it is to use Community Health Workers (CHWs) to fight HIV, TB, and malaria in low- and middle-income countries. Most of the 33 studies came from sub-Saharan Africa and showed that CHWs help deliver education, find cases, support treatment, and refer patients. In most cases, CHW programs were cheaper and more … [Read more...] about Costs and cost-effectiveness of community health worker programs focussed on HIV, TB and malaria infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries (2015-2024): A scoping literature review
Program Evaluation of Community Case Management with Reactive Test and Treat for Malaria in a High-Transmission Setting
In Zambia, a program that combined community-based malaria care and targeted testing (CCM + RTAT) using community health workers helped people get malaria treatment earlier. This led to fewer cases showing up at health facilities and lower death rates among children hospitalized with malaria. The children also had less severe illness and shorter hospital stays. However, while … [Read more...] about Program Evaluation of Community Case Management with Reactive Test and Treat for Malaria in a High-Transmission Setting
Community Healthcare Providers’ Perspective on Malaria Control in Difficult Terrains (DAMaN) in Odisha, India
Malaria is still a big health problem in remote parts of India. The DAMaN program in Odisha fights malaria by testing and treating whole communities, especially in tribal areas. This study asked 53 local community health workers about their views. They said DAMaN helped reduce malaria and made healthcare more available in hard-to-reach places. It also built trust in public … [Read more...] about Community Healthcare Providers’ Perspective on Malaria Control in Difficult Terrains (DAMaN) in Odisha, India
Integrating community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Findings from implementer case studies
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, community health workers (CHWs) have played a key role in fighting malaria. As malaria cases go down, their role is changing. This study looked at how their work is being expanded to include other health services. Interviews with program leaders from eight countries showed that adding new tasks for CHWs can happen in different ways, depending on … [Read more...] about Integrating community health workers to sustain malaria services in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Findings from implementer case studies
