The lady health worker program in Pakistan- a commentary

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Author(s):

Jalal, S.

Topics: Community health workers, Family planning, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Program design, Program evaluation

Year:

2011

Region and Country: Pakistan

Language:

English

This short commentary discusses the Lady Health Worker (LHW) program in Pakistan. LHWs serve as an important link between community and health facilities, providing both preventative and curative care. However, additional improvements are suggested that could further facilitate a thriving program. These include: incentives for LHWs (improving salaries, timely contract renewals and providing transport), periodic reevaluation of program goals, integrating the LHW program into the main government system and improving supervision.

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