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The impact of community health workers (CHWs) on Buruli ulcer in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Pan African Medical Journal, 2013
Buruli ulcer (BU) is a cutaneous neglected tropical disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. Participation of Community Health Workers (CHWs) is an integral part of the management of BU, yet their impact has not been systematically evaluated in sub-Saharan Africa.Our objectives were to summarize the evidence on the impact of CHWs on the control of BU ...
Marius Zambou Vouking, Violette Claire Tamo, Lawrence Mbuagbaw   +2 more
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Reducing inequities in access to postpartum hemorrhage prevention: Reframing advance distribution of misoprostol as a test case for health system responsiveness and adaptation

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue S2, Page S26-S33, June 2026.
Abstract Advance distribution of misoprostol is an evidence‐based strategy for preventing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) at births without skilled health personnel present. Despite its lifesaving potential, initial momentum behind this intervention has slowed over the last decade and has not been renewed since WHO released updated guidelines in 2020 or ...
Hannah Tappis, Naoko Doi, Chirag Bhola, Yapouloucé Bamba, Eva Lathrop   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human Gut Phageome Analysis Uncovers Thousands of Highly Modular Endolysins

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.
Analysis of 9141 human gut metagenomes identified 15,267 phage genomes and 3794 highly modular endolysins. The recovered endolysins showed remarkable catalytic and cell wall–binding domain diversity, highlighting the gut phageome as a rich source of novel enzybiotics with therapeutic potential against multidrug‐resistant bacteria.
Raphael Kabir Niloy, Nurnabi Azad Jewel, Daniyal Karim, Mohimenul Haque Rolin, Tahsin Khan, Arzuba Akter, Shakhinur Islam Mondal   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Public health surveillance through community health workers: a scoping review of evidence from 25 low-income and middle-income countries

BMJ Open
Background The last 3 years have witnessed global health challenges, ranging from the pandemics of COVID-19 and mpox (monkeypox) to the Ebola epidemic in Uganda.
Jacob Albin Korem Alhassan, Odette Wills
doaj   +1 more source

Public Health Achievements in Rwanda: A 21st Century Transformation

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
This narrative review examines Rwanda's post‐2000 public health transformation using the WHO health system building blocks. It shows how strategic governance, universal health coverage via mutuelle de santé, community health workers, and digital health tools have driven substantial gains in maternal/child health, infectious disease control, and ...
Niyibizi Julius, Mugisha John, Nizeyimana Emmanuel   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Collaborating with community health workers to enhance the coordination of care and advance health equity [PDF]

As part of health care teams, community health workers (CHWs) can be valuable resources for increasing the effectiveness of public health practitioners.

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Factors influencing the collaboration between community health workers and the public primary health care facilities in delivering primary health care services. [PDF]

, 2019
Master of Public Health - MPHCommunity health workers (CHWs) are integral to improve Primary health care (PHC) coverage, utilising their unique skills within the community to make services accessible and equitable.
Temmers, Lynette
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Eliminating ghost workers and optimizing resources to strengthen Community Health Worker programs in sub-Saharan Africa.

PLoS Medicine
Although community health workers (CHWs) play a vital role in filling health workforce gaps, they remain inadequately compensated due to insufficient domestic financing.
Temesgen Ayehu, Josiah F Joekai, Mulbah K Yorgbor, Edleen T Clark, George P Jacobs, Christine E Brooks-Jarrett, S Olasford Wiah, Sagnon Fatoumata, Moussa Dialo, Loue Dékwinzou Frederic, Brima O Kamara, Christine E E Williams, Mohamed S T Kamara, Matthew Beckhio, Adamou A Marcelin, Noella Claire Mbrenga, Bawene Edouard, Sebakunzi Theirry, Hezagira Emery, Theophile Dushime, Hudad Barry, Haileyesus Getahun   +21 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of the lifestyle and emotional health of community health workers

Archivos Latinoamericanos de Nutrición
Introduction: Community health workers (CHWs) play a key role in promoting health at the community level; however, their own health behaviors, including diet, are often overlooked. Objective: Analyze the of the lifestyle and emotional health of community
Ana Júlia Pereira dos Santos, Isabella Mariana Souza Andrade, Tatyana Maria Pessoa Martinelli, Pedro Henrique Fleury da Silva, Leonardo Lamêgo Cardoso, Lucinéia de Pinho   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A time motion study of community mental health workers in rural India

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Community Health Workers (CHWs) are critical to providing healthcare services in countries such as India which face a severe shortage of skilled healthcare personnel especially in rural areas.
Vijaya Chebolu-Subramanian, Nachiket Sule, Richa Sharma, Nerges Mistry   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source