ASHA Workers
ASHA Workers
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA)
Community-based women health workers functioning as part of the National Health Mission
About ASHA Workers
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers are community-based women health workers functioning as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). They serve as an important link between the people and the public health system, playing a vital role in bringing health services to women, children, pregnant women, postpartum mothers and other sections of the community.
Key Responsibilities
01
Assist pregnant women and postpartum mothers in accessing necessary health services and provide guidance on birth preparedness, safe delivery, breastfeeding and childcare.
02
Promote immunization of children and provide support to ensure access to vaccination services.
03
Conduct health awareness activities related to nutrition, hygiene, healthy lifestyle and disease prevention.
04
Provide awareness about family planning services and assist people in accessing the required services.
05
Help connect people with government health services such as Anganwadi centres, sub-centres and Primary Health Centres.
06
Provide basic primary care for minor illnesses and emergency situations and refer those requiring treatment to appropriate health institutions.
07
Report information regarding communicable diseases and unusual disease outbreaks to the health department and participate in preventive activities.
08
Provide necessary assistance in the collection and reporting of birth and death information.
09
Cooperate in the implementation of health surveys, government health schemes and local health activities.
10
Coordinate health activities in cooperation with local health systems, including the Village Health and Sanitation Committee.
ASHA Workers Directory
The names and contact phone numbers of ASHA workers serving in various wards of Kottanad Grama Panchayat are given below.
Ward 09
Vacancy
Kottanad Grama Panchayat
ASHA Workers • Community Health • Health Awareness • Public Service
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