Table 2 Priorities and concerns of communities, service providers and CHWs in the context of the pandemic

Fear over pandemic in communities

X

Lack of water remains pervasive undermines handwashing

X

Sanitisers expensive

X

Resolution of noise, accidents, and violence with alcohol ban

X

Myths and misinformation in communities and on social media

X

Financial impacts of lockdown, food insecurity/child malnutrition

X

Lack of understanding in communities on preventative measures

X

X

Feasibility of preventative measures in communities

X

X

Various application of preventative measures in communities

X

X

CHWs well-placed to support preventative measures

X

X

Access to non-COVID care challenging

X

X

Urgent need for research on community voice

X

X

Need for clarity with CHW programme and roles

X

X

X

Need for dialogue and partnership services and communities

X

X

X

Need for support for CHWs to engage rural communities

X

Reliable local-level data routinely available

X