Why is CHW programming at scale challenging to get right?

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Why is CHW programming at scale challenging to get right?

Community health worker (CHW) programs remain an underutilized tool, despite decades of research demonstrating their potential for providing universal primary health care (PHC) and improving health outcomes. The following are key challenges to effective CHW programs at scale:

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