Village Health Team: Strategy and Operational Guidelines

These guidelines are intended to facilitate a good understanding of the Village Health Team (VHT) strategy.  They are the official guide given to individuals and organisations that plan to, or are implementing, community-based health activities in Uganda. All health activities and interventions, for example, malaria prevention or reproductive healthcare, must be coordinated through the VHT structure. The document incorporates lessons learned during the nine years since the first "Strategy and Plan" was published in September 2001. The updates were realised with significant consultation with stakeholders and partners.

The guidelines contain background information, a justification for the VHT strategy, and:

• Criteria for selection of VHT;
• Qualities of a VHT member;
• Composition of the VHT;
• Objectives of the VHT;
• Roles and responsibilities of the VHT.

Guiding Principles for VHT strategy:

• Community ownership of VHT strategy;
• Equity and access;
• Community Support.

Implementation Strategy:

• Advocacy, social mobilisation and communication;
• Networking and partnerships;
• Capacity building;
• Resource mobilisation.

VHT Coordination:

• National level;
• District level.

Motivation and Sustainability
Roles and Responsibilities of Different Stakeholders
VHT Implementation Guidelines
Standards for VHT Implementation

Note: This resource is no longer available online but copies can be requested from the Malaria Consortium through the network contact form (see top left corner of this page).