Community Health Workers (BHWs) in the Philippines play a key role in connecting remote areas to healthcare, but face challenges like limited training and resources. This study created and tested a training program to improve BHWs' skills in Occidental Mindoro. The results showed that the training led to significant improvements in their knowledge and abilities, demonstrating … [Read more...] about Development of the training program on retooling barangay health workers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention
In Muslim-majority countries, infectious diseases like dengue and malaria are worsened by social and economic challenges. This review explores how Islamic principles like cleanliness, harm prevention, and community benefit can support disease prevention. It highlights the role of community health workers and religious leaders in promoting health education and vaccination, … [Read more...] about Considering Islamic Frameworks to Infectious Disease Prevention
A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a crucial role in promoting health, connecting people to resources, and strengthening community networks. This framework highlights how CHWs can spread health messages, foster community discussions, and connect communities to health services. They also help bring community voices into health system decisions. For these interventions to be … [Read more...] about A Social Network Lens to Community Health Worker Influence and Impact
Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening
Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving healthcare in rural Nepal, reducing death rates, and helping achieve health goals. This review analyzed eight studies and found that CHWs are mostly female volunteers, now taking on broader roles beyond maternal and child health. They are motivated by community service but face challenges like limited resources, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening
Assessing acceptability of digital financial services and associated factors, opportunities and challenges in Burundi health sector
This study in Burundi examined the use of digital payments (DP) in healthcare. Among 2,731 health providers, 62% accepted DP, with higher acceptance (74.8%) among community health workers. Most participants saw DP as beneficial for vaccination campaigns and believed it improved efficiency. Health workers in rural areas were more likely to use DP than those in urban areas. The … [Read more...] about Assessing acceptability of digital financial services and associated factors, opportunities and challenges in Burundi health sector
