CHW Programs & Data.

Data is crucial to the success of CHW programs.

We can’t improve services unless we monitor, evaluate and understand their impact on health outcomes. So, we’re launching an important set of conversations identifying the best practices in data for systems which serve policymakers, implementers and health workers. 

Be a part of it. Join us for a special 5-part series podcast exploring CHW programs and data. Each week, expert voices from across the sector will join our hosts Dr James O’Donovan, CHIC’s Director of Research, and Dickson Nansima Mbewe, a CHW working for the Ministry of Health in Malawi.

Achieving health for all means ensuring best practice in healthcare.

We know best practice starts with good data. That’s why we’re launching a 5-part podcast series exploring how we can improve data collection, analysis and use in community health programs. Each week, expert voices from across the sector will join our hosts Dr James O’Donovan, CHIC’s Director of Research, and Dickson Nansima Mbewe, a CHW working for the Ministry of Health in Malawi.

Don’t miss it:

CHWs collect vital data on health trends and patient care that should be guiding interventions and investments.

But too often, poor practices mean potential goldmines of information are inaccessible, incompatible or ignored.

Dr. Madeleine Ballard, Tracey McNeill (the Gates Foundation), and CHW Advocates globally join our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi) in the first episode of our 5-part podcast series to find out how we can change that.

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Don’t miss the first episode of our CHW Data Podcast. 

Dr. Madeleine Ballard, Tracey McNeill (Gates Foundation), and CHW Advocates globally will share their valuable insights on the state of data use in community health programs across the world, with our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi). 

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Imagine if your records on a disease spreading required data to be collected over a wifi network— in a village without one. This is the sort of design that happens when data collection practices are developed without CHWs.

Professor Shobhana Nagraj (Cambridge), Dr Karen Finnegan (Pivot) and CHW Advocates globally join our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi) in episode 2 of our CHW Data Podcast. Find out everything you need to know about co-design. Including how it shifts power dynamics, minimizes data gaps by better understanding real-world constraints, and promotes ownership.

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Nearly 2,000 research papers have been published about CHWs in the last 5 years. But CHW researchers were only named as co-authors in 15% of them. 

In episode 2 of our CHW Data Podcast, Professor Shobhana Nagraj (Cambridge), Dr Karen Finnegan (Pivot) and CHW Advocates globally join our hosts, Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi), to discuss how co-design in data programs can shift power, increase data quality and make findings more impactful.  

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How does digitization impact the work of CHWs and governments? What are the most common platforms and systems used by CHWs to collect data digitally? And how can we address the gender digital divide?

Find out in Episode 3 of our CHW Data Podcast series, with special guests Brian DeRenzi (Dimagi), Kanishka Kantara (Living Goods), Julius Mbeya (Lwala), our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi), and CHW Advocates globally

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Before digital tools, CHWs faced serious data challenges, from storage and security issues, to cumbersome retrieval processes. 

While digital tools have eliminated some of these issues, they aren’t a silver bullet. And they bring new concerns from data sovereignty to interoperability. 

In episode 3 of our CHW Data Podcast, Brian DeRenzi (Dimagi), Kanishka Kantara (Living Goods), Julius Mbeya (Lwala), and CHW Advocates globally discuss all things data and digitisation with our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi). 

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Good data can be the difference between life and death. 

Poor quality data can lead to misinformed decisions and inefficient resource allocation. But reliable data improves service quality and response speed for patients and communities. 

Check out episode 4 of our CHWs Data Podcast to find out how we can improve health program data, and save lives with Mallika Raghavan (Last Mile Health), Hamid Abdullah (Khushi Baby), our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi), and CHW Advocates globally.

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There’s so much data being collected about CHW programs that it can be overwhelming for funders, program officials, ministries of health, and even implementers to know what to focus on and how to compare different programs effectively.

Let’s make sense of it all. Join Mallika Raghavan (Last Mile Health), Hamid Abdullah (Khushi Baby), our hosts, Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi), and CHW Advocates globally for episode 4 of our CHW Data Podcast series. 

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a silent pandemic, predicted to result in an additional 10 million deaths a year by 2050.

Addressing this huge threat requires more robust and reliable data, which CHWs are uniquely well placed to deliver.

Find out how in episode 5 of the CHW Data Podcast — in partnership with The Fleming Initiative. Join Dr Matt Harris (Imperial), Dr Nina Zhu (Imperial), our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi), and CHW Advocates.

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Don’t miss the final episode of the CHW Data Podcast!

We’ll be discussing how CHWs are using data collection to tackle the growing threat of Antimicrobial resistance. And we see implementing data best practices can supercharge their efforts. 

This episode was made in partnership with Fleming and includes special guests Dr Matt Harris (Imperial), Dr Nina Zhu (Imperial), our hosts Dr James O’Donovan (CHIC) and Dickson Nansima Mbewe (Ministry of Health, Malawi) and CHW Advocates.

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Good data is the difference between developing world-class programs and leaving impact on the table.

Our CHW Data Podcast brought together experts from around the world, providing real-world experiences and insights from those at the forefront of CHW programming and delivery.

Then we built on these conversations at an in-person workshop of 35 experts!

Now, we’ve collated everything we know in one place — our new CHW Data Best Practice Funder’s Guide. 

Check it out now:

From collection to analysis, and from evaluation to program design, our new CHW Data Best Practice Funder’s Guide covers everything funders need to know about how to invest in data-driven programs!

Check it out now:

Atteindre la santé pour tous implique d’assurer l’application des meilleures pratiques dans les soins de santé.

Et nous savons que les meilleures pratiques commencent par de bonnes données.

C’est pourquoi nous lançons une série de 5 podcasts consacrés à l’amélioration de la collecte, de l’analyse et de l’utilisation des données dans les programmes de santé communautaire.

Chaque semaine, des experts du secteur rejoindront nos hôtes, le Dr James O’Donovan, Directeur de la recherche à CHIC, et Dickson Nansima Mbewe, ASC travaillant pour le ministère de la Santé du Malawi.

Ne manquez pas ça :

Les bonnes pratiques comptent pour moi. Et je reconnais que de bonnes pratiques commencent par les meilleures données.

C’est pourquoi j’ai été ravi(e) de participer à un échange essentiel dans le cadre du podcast sur les données des ASC. Retrouvez-moi dans cet épisode.

Écoutez-le maintenant :

De bonnes données font toute la différence entre des programmes de classe mondiale et laisser passer des opportunités.

Notre podcast sur les données des ASC a rassemblé des experts du monde entier, partageant des expériences concrètes et des idées issues du terrain sur la mise en œuvre des programmes ASC.

Nous avons ensuite enrichi ces échanges lors d’un atelier en présentiel réunissant 35 experts !

Aujourd’hui, nous avons rassemblé toutes ces connaissances dans un seul document — notre nouveau Guide des bonnes pratiques en matière de données sur les ASC à l’usage des bailleurs.

À découvrir ici :

Alcançar a saúde para todos significa garantir as melhores práticas nos cuidados de saúde.

Sabemos que as melhores práticas começam com bons dados. É por isso que estamos a lançar uma série de podcasts em 5 partes que explora a forma como podemos melhorar a recolha, análise e utilização de dados nos programas de saúde comunitária. Todas as semanas, vozes de especialistas de todo o sector juntar-se-ão aos nossos anfitriões, o Dr. James O’Donovan, Diretor de Investigação do CHIC, e Dickson Nansima Mbewe, um CHW que trabalha para o Ministério da Saúde do Malawi.

Não perca:

As melhores práticas são importantes para mim. E reconheço que as melhores práticas começam com os melhores dados. Foi por isso que fiquei entusiasmado por estar envolvido num diálogo crucial no CHW Data Podcast. Veja-me neste episódio.

Veja-o agora:

Bons dados são a diferença entre desenvolver programas de classe mundial e deixar o impacto em cima da mesa.

O nosso Podcast de Dados sobre os ACS reuniu especialistas de todo o mundo, proporcionando experiências do mundo real e conhecimentos daqueles que estão na vanguarda da programação e execução dos ACS.

Depois, desenvolvemos estas conversas num workshop presencial com 35 especialistas!

Agora, reunimos tudo o que sabemos num só lugar – o nosso novo Guia de Boas Práticas para Financiadores de Dados de CHW.

Consulte-o agora:

Kufanikisha afya kwa wote kunamaanisha kuhakikisha utekelezaji bora wa huduma za afya.

Tunajua kuwa utekelezaji bora huanza na takwimu sahihi. Ndiyo maana tunazindua mfululizo wa vipindi 5 vya podikasti vinavyolenga kuchunguza jinsi tunavyoweza kuboresha ukusanyaji, uchambuzi, na matumizi ya takwimu katika programu za afya ya jamii.

Kila wiki, wataalamu kutoka sekta mbalimbali wataungana na wenyeji wetu, Dkt. James O’Donovan, Mkurugenzi wa Utafiti wa CHIC, na Dickson Nansima Mbewe, CHW anayefanya kazi na Wizara ya Afya nchini Malawi.

Usikose:

Utekelezaji bora ni jambo muhimu kwangu. Ninatambua kwamba utekelezaji bora huanza na takwimu bora. Ndiyo maana nilifurahia sana kushiriki katika mazungumzo muhimu kwenye CHW Data Podcast.Nisikilize katika kipindi hiki. 

Angalia sasa:

Takwimu bora ndizo zinatofautisha kati ya kuendeleza programu za kiwango cha juu na kuacha athari isiyotimia.

Podikasti yetu ya CHW Data iliwaunganisha wataalamu kutoka duniani kote, waliotoa uzoefu wa moja kwa moja na maarifa kutoka kwa wale walio mstari wa mbele katika utekelezaji wa programu za CHW.

Kisha tukajenga juu ya mazungumzo haya kupitia warsha ya ana kwa ana iliyowakutanisha wataalamu 35!

Sasa, tumekusanya kila tunachojua mahali pamoja — Mwongozo Mpya wa Wafadhili kuhusu Utekelezaji Bora wa Takwimu za CHW.

Angalia sasa:

Data is crucial to the success of CHW programs

In this podcast series, we’ll identify the best practices for data for systems which serve policymakers, implementers and health workers.

Each week, expert voices from across the sector will join our hosts James & Dickson. Don’t miss it:

Achieving health for all means ensuring best practice in healthcare.

We know best practice starts with good data. That’s why we’re launching a 5-part podcast series bringing you important dialogues with expert voices from across the sector. 

Find out more about the CHW Data Podcast now:

CHWs collect vital data on health trends and patient care that should be guiding interventions and investments. 

But too often, poor practices mean potential goldmines of information are inaccessible, incompatible or ignored. 

Listen or watch episode 1 of the CHW Data Podcast now:

Want to hear valuable insights from sector experts on the state of data systems in community health programs across the world?

Don’t miss the first episode of our CHW Data Podcast.

Listen or watch now:

Imagine your data collection system required wifi— in a village without it. This is the sort of design that happens when data collection practices are developed without CHWs. 

Find out everything you need to know about co-design in episode 2 of our CHW Data Podcast:

Nearly 2,000 research papers have been published about CHWs in the last 5 years. But CHW researchers were only named as co-authors in 15% of them.

See how co-design in data programs can shift power, increase data quality and make findings more impactful

How does digitization impact the work of CHWs and governments? What are the most common platforms and systems used by CHWs to collect data digitally? And how can we address the gender digital divide?

Find out in Episode 3 of our CHW Data Podcast series:

While digital tools have eliminated some of the issues posed by manual data collection, from storage constraints to cumbersome retrieval processes, they also bring new concerns, from data sovereignty to interoperability.

Find out how we tackle them in episode 3 of CHW Data Podcast:

Good data can be the difference between life and death. Between misinformed decisions and inefficient resource allocation, and improved service quality and response speed for patients and communities.

But how do we guarantee quality data? Find out in episode 4 of our CHWs Data Podcast

There’s so much data being collected about CHW programs that it can be overwhelming for funders, program officials, ministries of health, to know what to focus on and how to compare different programs.

Join us to make sense of it all in episode 4 of the CHW Data Podcast:

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is predicted to result in an additional 10 million deaths a year by 2050.

Addressing this huge threat requires more robust and reliable data, which CHWs can deliver.

Find out how in episode 5 of the CHW Data Podcast:

Don’t miss the final episode of the CHW Data Podcast, in association with @FlemingInitiative!

We’ll be discussing how CHWs are using data collection to tackle the growing threat of Antimicrobial resistance. And how implementing data best practices can supercharge their efforts.

Good data is the difference between developing world-class programs and leaving impact on the table. 

Our CHW Data Podcast collected insights on data best practice from experts around the world and across the sector. 

Now, we’ve collated everything we know in one place. Check it out:

From collection to analysis, and from evaluation to program design, our new CHW Data Best Practice Funder’s Guide covers everything funders need to know about how to invest in data-driven programs!

Check it out now:

Les données sont essentielles à la réussite des programmes des Agents de Santé Communautaire (ASC).

Dans cette série de podcasts, nous identifierons les meilleures pratiques en matière de données pour des systèmes au service des décideurs politiques, des acteurs de mise en œuvre et des agents de santé.

Chaque semaine, des experts du secteur se joindront à nos hôtes James et Dickson. Ne manquez pas cela !

De la collecte à l’analyse, et de l’évaluation à la conception des programmes, notre nouveau Guide des bonnes pratiques en matière de données sur les ASC à l’usage des bailleurs couvre tout ce que les partenaires financiers doivent savoir pour investir dans des programmes fondés sur les données !

Découvrez-le dès maintenant :

Los datos son fundamentales para el éxito de los programas de ACS

En esta serie de podcasts, identificamos las mejores prácticas en materia de datos para sistemas al servicio de los responsables políticos, implementadores y los trabajadores de salud. 

Cada semana, voces expertas de todo el sector se unirán a nuestros anfitriones James y Dickson. No se lo pierda:

Desde la recopilación hasta el análisis, y desde la evaluación hasta el diseño del programa, nuestra nueva Guía para financiadores sobre las mejores prácticas en materia de datos de ACS abarca todo lo que los financiadores necesitan saber sobre cómo invertir en programas basados en datos.

Échale un vistazo ahora:

Os dados são cruciais para o sucesso dos programas de ACS

Nesta série de podcasts, iremos identificar as melhores práticas em matéria de dados para sistemas que servem os decisores políticos, os responsáveis pela implementação e os técnicos de saúde.

Todas as semanas, vozes de especialistas de todo o sector juntar-se-ão aos nossos anfitriões James e Dickson. Não perca:

Da recolha à análise e da avaliação à conceção do programa, o nosso novo Guia de Boas Práticas para Financiadores de Dados dos ACS abrange tudo o que os financiadores precisam de saber sobre como investir em programas orientados por dados!

Consulte-o agora:

Takwimu ni muhimu sana kwa mafanikio ya programu za CHW

Katika mfululizo huu wa podikasti, tutabaini mbinu bora za matumizi ya takwimu katika mifumo inayowahudumia watunga sera, watekelezaji, na wahudumu wa afya.

Kila wiki, wataalamu kutoka sekta mbalimbali wataungana na wenyeji wetu James na Dickson. Usikose:

Kuanzia ukusanyaji hadi uchambuzi, na kutoka tathmini hadi usanifu wa programu, Mwongozo Wetu Mpya wa Ufadhili kwa Utekelezaji Bora wa Takwimu za CHW unashughulikia kila kitu ambacho wafadhili wanahitaji kujua kuhusu kuwekeza katika programu zinazoendeshwa kwa kutumia takwimu!

Angalia sasa: