Community health workers in Belgium

Abstract Despite the fact that Belgium implemented various reforms to make Primary Health Care (PHC) more affordable and accessible, inequalities in access to care are still increasing. The COVID-19 pandemic has additionally exacerbated the access to care challenges for people living in socio-economic vulnerable circumstances in Belgium. In order to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good health and well-being for all), a healthcare system innovation is clearly needed. The COVID-19 pandemic provided impetus for introducing community health workers (CHWs) throughout Belgium at the start of... Mehr ...