“<i>Eternally restarting</i>” or “<i>a branch line of continuity</i>”? Exploring consequences of external shocks on community health systems in Haiti

Abstract

Political transitions, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks in Haiti continue to profoundly influence CHS functioning, despite mitigating policy and programming efforts. This study documents the relevance of CHS in maintaining primary health care for a country in protracted crises and suggests that propositions of CHW resilience can be explored in complex humanitarian settings globally.