Rwanda's community health workers at the front line: a mixed-method study on perceived needs and challenges for community-based healthcare delivery during COVID-19 pandemic.

Many challenges faced by CHWs during the lockdown predated COVID-19 and persisted or were exacerbated during the pandemic. To promote the resilience of Rwanda's CHW system, we recommend increased access to PPE; investment in training, supervision and supply chain management; and financial compensation for CHWs.