MCSP is engaging communities and strengthening the ability of its members to work together to address social and health concerns. […]
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Where There Are No Supervisors: Community Health Worker Peer Support Groups
In Burundi, utilizing peer support groups to help bridge the supervision gap. […]
Making healthcare affordable: Women’s savings and loans clubs to the rescue
One reasons pregnant women shun health facilities is the inability to pay for needed healthcare services. In Nigeria, MCSP is working to change that. […]
Change always happens at the community level – it’s about trust
Community engagement rebuilds peoples’ belief and trust in their own health systems, which is fundamental to stronger demand and utilization of health care services. […]
Community health workers & health volunteers: Leaving old debates behind
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Connecting the disconnect: Community health and health systems strengthening
We cannot separate the conversations between health systems, universal primary health care, and community health. […]
In Sierra Leone, Ensuring Sustainable Financing for Community Health
Efforts in Sierra Leone can be modeled in other countries as a way toward sustainable financing for community health. […]
It takes a village and data: Using routine health information to ensure safe, institutionalized births in Mozambique
Communities that are invested in the health of their members are more resilient and able to problem solve to maintain improvements in their health outcomes. […]
Generating local solutions: How CARE’s Community Score Card is helping achieve health access for all
Generating local solutions to improve access to health care services should be a key cornerstone to strengthening a health system. […]
Mobile Technology Allows Community Health Workers to Quickly Identify & Refer in Côte d’Ivoire
In rural parts of this West African country, an app is helping people get the health care they need quickly and efficiently. […]