Barangay health volunteer

They undergo a basic training program under an accredited government or non-government organization, and render primary care services in the community.

They provide services such as first aid, maternal, neonatal, and child health, and community-based interventions including immunization clinics for barangays.

[5] They live in the communities they serve and receive about five weeks of training, ranging from administering immunizations, weighing children, birthing services, etc.

Espino’s research team engaged the local Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) to introduce a household water container management system to control dengue in 2 communities in "Masagana City" in Metro Manila.

Although behaviour change results have not yet been reported, it appears the difference is that the BHWs in Village B were more active and more trusted by the community.

[10] These communities that depend heavily on barangay health services are affected by political, social, and economic decisions made by local authorities .