Unsung heroes in Ghana’s healthcare system: the case of community health volunteers and community health management committee
Abstract Background In Ghana, the community-based health planning and services (CHPS) policy highlights the significance of both community health management committees (CHMCs) and community health volunteers (CHVs) in the Ghanaian health system. However, research into their specific effects on healt...
Main Authors: | Samuel Egyakwa Ankomah, Adam Fusheini, Sarah Derrett |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-01-01
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Series: | Health Research Policy and Systems |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-023-01099-y |
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