List of responsibilities that CHWs can have

An at-a-glance list of responsibilities that CHWs may perform.

  • Providing assistance during childbirth

  • Providing family planning services

  • Providing special care for low birth weight babies

  • Providing cognitive-behavioral therapy

  • Referring urgent-need cases on to healthcare providers

  • Providing first aid

  • Identifying specific diseases, like COVID-19 or tuberculosis

  • Identifying common mental health issues, like depression or anxiety

  • Giving nutrition consultations

  • Administering vaccinations


Take a look at this paper if you’re interested in finding out more about the range of responsibilities CHWs can take on.

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