Unsung heroes in Ghana’s healthcare system: the case of community health volunteers and community health management committee

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Samuel Egyakwa Ankomah
Adam Fusheini
Sarah Derrett
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[1] Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
[2] University of Otago,Department of Preventive and Social Medicine
[3] University of Otago,Ngāi Tahu Māori Health Research Unit, Division of Health Sciences
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Community health management committee; Community health volunteers; Patient–public engagement; Community engagement; Health system improvement; Sub-Saharan Africa; Ghana;
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