ASHA workers accorded WHO’s ‘Global Health Leaders’ award

Global Health Leaders Award

India’s ASHA Workers honoured for advancing global health at 75th World Health Assembly. ASHA workers accorded WHO’s ‘Global Health Leaders’ award.

Global Health Leaders Awards 2022: WHO has recognized India’s one million ASHA workers for advancing global health and for linking the community with the country’s health system.

India’s one million ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers, who have been at the forefront of healthcare delivery in India have been honored with the Global Health Leaders Award 2022 in the backdrop of the ongoing 75th World Health Assembly. ASHA workers were one of the six recipients of the Global Health Leaders Award.

A release from the World Health Organisation said, “ASHA (which means hope in Hindi) are more than 1 million female volunteers in India, honoured for the crucial role in linking the community with the health system, to ensure those living in rural poverty can access primary healthcare services, as shown throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Modi extended his wishes to India’s one million ASHA workers on being honoured by WHO. He acknowledged that they are at the forefront of ensuring a healthy India and their dedication and determination is admirable.

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