ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers play an important role in delivering primary healthcare services at the grassroots level, particularly in rural areas. They act as a vital link between the public and the Health Department and actively participate in various public health activities.

ASHA workers contribute significantly to maternal and child healthcare, health awareness programmes, immunisation activities, prevention and control of communicable diseases, health surveys and coordination of healthcare programmes.

Through their direct interaction with households, they help ensure that essential health services and information reach people at the ward level. This report presents the ward-wise details of ASHA workers in Arpookara Grama Panchayat, their major responsibilities and their contribution to the public health sector.

• Provide health awareness and guidance to pregnant women and lactating mothers.
• Support maternal and child healthcare activities and help people access essential health services.
• Assist healthcare personnel in immunisation and vaccination programmes.
• Participate in activities for the prevention, control and awareness of communicable diseases.
• Conduct ward-level health surveys and collect relevant health information.
• Act as a link between the Health Department and the public.
• Participate in programmes implemented under the National Health Mission.
• Encourage people to make use of government healthcare services and public health institutions.

4.1 Maternal and Child Healthcare

ASHA workers create awareness about maternal and child health, support follow-up activities and help coordinate healthcare services for pregnant women, mothers and newborn children through the relevant health institutions.

4.2 Immunisation and Preventive Healthcare Services

They assist health personnel in immunisation programmes, provide information to families and encourage community participation in preventive healthcare activities.

4.3 Disease Prevention and Health Awareness

They participate in awareness activities relating to communicable diseases, lifestyle diseases, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation and healthy living practices.

4.4 Health Surveys and Programme Coordination

They assist in conducting health surveys, collecting community-level health information and coordinating health camps, awareness programmes and other public health activities.

4.5 Linkage with Healthcare Services

They help people access available healthcare services and communicate the health-related needs and concerns of local communities to the concerned health institutions and authorities.

ASHA workers are an important part of the grassroots public healthcare system. Their direct interaction with households and families helps identify local health needs, improve health awareness and facilitate timely access to healthcare services.

Their activities support the effective implementation of public health programmes and strengthen coordination among Arpookara Grama Panchayat, the Health Department, healthcare institutions and local communities. Their contribution is therefore significant to the overall health and social development of the Panchayat.

ASHA workers are essential contributors to the effective delivery of healthcare services in Arpookara Grama Panchayat. Their regular contact with the public at the ward level and coordination with the Health Department help strengthen primary healthcare and improve community health.