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This review aims to assess community-based interventions for cholera control in Madagascar, focusing on community health workers' roles.

March 2, 2026Open Access

Community Health Workers' Role in Cholera Outbreak Control: A Review of Community-Based Programmes in Madagascar

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ARAzafady RasoalalaCentre National de la Recherche Appliquée au Developpement Rural TRTsyrafidy RabiatolahyUniversité de Fianarantsoa

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A review highlights community health workers' effectiveness in cholera outbreak control in Madagascar, suggesting ongoing support and training is needed.

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This review aims to assess community-based interventions for cholera control in Madagascar, focusing on community health workers' roles.
Conducted a comprehensive literature review on cholera control programmes in Madagascar.
Analyzed both qualitative and quantitative data from community-based interventions.
Estimated treatment effects using statistical methods, including logit models.
Community health workers significantly reduced diarrhoea-related mortality rates by approximately 80%.
Active engagement of community health workers has proven effective in cholera outbreak control.
Recommendations emphasize the importance of ongoing training and support for community health workers.

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Rasoalala et al. (2005) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a52dd3f1e85e5c73bf102c https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18817964

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A review highlights community health workers' effectiveness in cholera outbreak control in Madagascar, suggesting ongoing support and training is needed.

Community Health Workers' Role in Cholera Outbreak Control: A Review of Community-Based Programmes in Madagascar

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Community Health Workers' Role in Cholera Outbreak Control: A Review of Community-Based Programmes in Madagascar

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