The community health framework is intended to support Ministries of Health in developing and strengthening programs for improved community health outcomes. The intention is for USAID missions and other advisors to use the framework to structure a dialogue, develop recommendations, and foster continuous learning with Ministries of Health. This presentation is a fantastic … [Read more...] about USAID Community Health Framework: Distilling decades of Agency experience to drive 2030 Global Goals
Presentations
(Re)Building health systems in West Africa: what role for ICT and mobile technologies?
The aim of the (Re)Building health systems in West Africa: what role for ICT and mobile technologies? meeting at Wilton Park was to understand better the role of ICT and mobile technologies for rebuilding and creating strong health systems in West Africa after the Ebola crisis. The meeting also aimed to identify lessons that could be taken beyond West Africa and used more … [Read more...] about (Re)Building health systems in West Africa: what role for ICT and mobile technologies?
Enhancing the coordination of Community Based Volunteers to promote integrated community development, health and social welfare services in Zambia
This report is the result of a study conducted within the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH), and carried out in conjunction with VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas). The research focuses on the community structures that aim to provide service delivery in the communities. These include the Departments of Community Development (CD), and Mother and … [Read more...] about Enhancing the coordination of Community Based Volunteers to promote integrated community development, health and social welfare services in Zambia
Community Based Volunteers in Zambia: Research findings on gender disparities, incentives, and management of CBV programs
This presentation summarizes recommendations from a series of projects on Community Based Volunteers in Zambia, by the Ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child, along with UKAID and Volunteer Services Overseas. Research touches on topics of gender disparities of CBVs in urban and rural districts, CBV training, incentives, drop outs, and motivation, collaboration of … [Read more...] about Community Based Volunteers in Zambia: Research findings on gender disparities, incentives, and management of CBV programs
Promotores de Salud: A Presentation by the CDC
This presentation, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, illustrates the role and purpose of Promotores de Salud (loose translation of CHWs in Spanish) in the US health care system. It introduces the background and key advantages of Promotores in their local communities. Furthermore, it outlines examples of prevention campaigns and projects where CHWs and Promotores … [Read more...] about Promotores de Salud: A Presentation by the CDC
