In less than an hour both the patient and the accompanying health worker are arriving at the district hospital. The village health worker's finely tuned instincts and quick decision-making have saved both lives, doctors will say. Besides working as a community health worker, she is also a committed blood donor. The World Health Organization has recognised India's ASHA workers as Global Health Leaders. VW: Being a mother of three children, quite busy with family chores, how did community health work become an ambition for you?

Source: Hindustan Times March 07, 2024 16:36 UTC