ASHA Workers
👩⚕️ ASHA Workers
ASHA Workers in Edavaka Grama Panchayat
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) Workers are community health workers operating in rural areas as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). ASHA workers serve as the vital link connecting the public with the healthcare system.
📌 Major Responsibilities
🤰 Ensure necessary healthcare services for pregnant women and postnatal mothers.
💉 Encourage and monitor routine immunization for children.
👨👩👧 Raise awareness about family planning services.
🥗 Provide health education on nutrition, sanitation, and disease prevention.
🦠 Report infectious diseases and participate in preventive measures.
🏥 Provide first aid and refer patients to health institutions when required.
📋 Assist in conducting health surveys and implementing government health schemes.
🎯 Objective: To make primary health services easily accessible to rural residents, improve maternal and child health, and foster health awareness in the community.
