CARE-CHWs - Caring on the Frontlines: addressing safety, equity, and economic vulnerabilities of community health care workers in eastern DRC using a transdisciplinary approach

In the South Kivu province, Eastern DRC, Community Health Workers (CHWs) face significant challenges due to ongoing conflict, frequent epidemics, and a strained healthcare system. Their vital work is made even more difficult by issues related to safety, recognition, and inadequate pay.

Existing…

01.01.2024 - 31.12.2026
Research project
Swiss Network for international Studies (SNIS)
Society, Gender and Health
Giovanfrancesco Ferrari , Sonja Merten
VIA-H - Violence against health care workers: understanding context through citizen science and measuring a de-escalation training intervention effectiveness in Eastern DRC and Iraq

This study investigates the effectiveness of a tailored violence de-escalation training for health professionals in combination with a set of publicly displayed violence-prevention rules at the health facility (e.g. posters with Code of Conduct for both health professionals and clients) on the…

01.11.2021 - 31.10.2024
Research project
Elrha
Society, Gender and Health
Sonja Merten