Training Community Health Workers in Mozambique: A Comparative Study on Leprosy Eradication Over Three Years

Leprosy remains a significant public health issue in Mozambique despite previous efforts to eradicate it through centralized healthcare services. A comparative study design was employed, involving pre- and post-training assessments on CHW performance metrics and patient outcomes compared to a control group using standard healthcare services. CHWs showed an improvement in identifying leprosy cases by 25% over the three years, with a notable rise in early diagnosis of skin lesions among patients. Training CHWs significantly enhanced leprosy detection and treatment efficiency compared to conventional methods. Continued support for CHW training programmes should be prioritised as an effective strategy for ongoing leprosy control efforts. Leprosy, Community Health Workers, Mozambique, Training Programmes