Through key interviews and focus group discussions in 4 low- and middle-income countries, this study assesses factors influencing CHW motivation and job satisfaction, including: work-life balance and remuneration, relationships with stakeholders, and opportunities to support community members. This study provides important evidence on CHW work experiences outside of a … [Read more...] about Factors influencing motivation and job satisfaction of community health workers in Africa and Asia-A multi-country study
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Zimbabwe
In 2019, the Financing Alliance for Health produced a series of fact cards providing key information on health landscapes, financing, and community health systems across eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe first introduced a community health program in 1981. The program required Village Health Workers to work three days a week and reach … [Read more...] about Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Zimbabwe
Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Zambia
In 2018, the Financing Alliance for Health produced a series of fact cards providing key information on health landscapes, financing, and community health systems across eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Zambia. Zambia launched their Community Health Assistant program in 2012. In Zambia, CHAs earn approximately $465 U.S. dollars per month, and split their time … [Read more...] about Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Zambia
Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Uganda
In 2018, the Financing Alliance for Health produced a series of fact cards providing key information on health landscapes, financing, and community health systems across eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. In 2001, Uganda introduced Village Health Teams, or VHTs, to provide health management and home visit services. However, a lack of community … [Read more...] about Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Uganda
Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Sierra Leone
In 2018, the Financing Alliance for Health produced a series of fact cards providing key information on health landscapes, financing, and community health systems across eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Sierra Leone. Up until the Ebola outbreak of 2014, Sierra Leone was on track to attain middle-income classification. As of 2018, Sierra Leone faced a weak … [Read more...] about Financing Alliance for Health Fact Card: Sierra Leone
