A review of 15 national community health worker (CHW) curricula in sub-Saharan Africa found wide variation in design, training hours and assessment. Every curriculum covered how CHWs support individual health behaviours, but few covered planning service delivery or community-based research.
Health Services Insights · November 2026
Authors: Anbrasi Edward, Nicholas R. Gillon, Youri P. Moleman, Champion N. Nyoni, Svea Closser, Marissa Castillo, Emily Miller, Joanne D. Velagala, Soowon Lee, Natnael A. Yamnew, Onyema Ajuebor, John E. Efobi, Eva D. D. Pascoal, Evalyne Chagina, Charles Ocan, Thomas G. F. Tefoyet and Giorgio Cometto