How are the village health volunteers deliver malaria testing and treatment services and what are the challenges they are facing? A mixed methods study in Myanmar

Abstract Background Village health volunteers (VHVs) play a key role in delivering community-based malaria care especially in the hard-to-reach areas in Myanmar. It is necessary to assess their performance and understand the challenges encountered by them for effective community management of malari...

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Main Authors: Nay Yi Yi Linn, Jaya Prasad Tripathy, Thae Maung Maung, Khine Khine Saw, Lei Yee Win Maw, Badri Thapa, Zaw Lin, Aung Thi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-018-0110-0