Accredited Social Health Activist convention held in Dima Hasao

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HAFLONG: The Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) convention was organized under the banner of National Health Mission (NHM) by the District Health Society, Haflong at District Library Auditorium Hall on Tuesday.

The programme was organized to felicitate the overall best performance of ASHA workers from three Block Primary Health Centres (BPHC) and one Urban Health Centre (UHC) of the district, namely Langting BPHC, Mahur BPHC, Gunjung BPHC and Haflong UHC.

The programme was attended by Dima Hasao Autonomous Council EM, Samuel Changsan, i/c Medical department, as the chief guest of the programme. It was also attended by ADC Lalrohlu Khiengte, Joint Director Medical & Health Service,s Dr Dipali Barman, other officials and ASHA from various parts of Dima Hasao.

The programme was started with welcome address by Dr Dipali Barman and felicitation of the chief guest and guest of honour. A power-point presentation was made about the achievements and data reports performed by ASHA health workers in the district.

The 12 best ASHA health workers from different BPHCs and UHC of the district were felicitated and handed over certificates. On behalf of World Health Organization (WHO), the ASHA health workers were also distributed bags and umbrellas as a mark of appreciation for their contribution during the COVID vaccination drive. In the programme, some of the ASHA workers shared their problems and challenges faced.

EM Samuel Changsan appreciated all the ASHA workers of the district and congratulated the 12 ASHA health workers for their dedication and good performance. Speaking about how the performance of the medical department is based upon the performance of ASHA workers, he said that they were frontline workers at the grassroots level. As a gesture of appreciation for their hard work, EM Changsan said that the council would give a Scooty to the best performing ASHA health worker in each of the BPHCs and UHCs.

In the programme, Dr. Leena Hakmaosa also explained about the basic duties and guidelines for the ASHA health workers. Cultural events like Dimasa traditional dance 'Baidima', Manipuri dance etc. were also performed by ASHA workers.

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