Health care in remote rural villages was almost non-existent and the Primary Health Care centers had not yet made ways to the villages. Responding to the need of better health care for people in village areas, SAS introduced a community health program in 47 socioeconomically weak villages. As part of this program one woman from each village was trained and appointed as a community health worker. These health workers were trained in curative and prophylaxis health services, basic medicines for common diseases, herbal or indigenous medicine and home remedies. They helped rural people to access Government health services including immunization of children. In addition, they conducted awareness sessions on preventive medicine, nutritional food and eating habits, personal cleanliness, health and hygiene, yoga and HIV/AIDS. As the government appointed Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers, SAS closed its service in the sector of Community Health.
Present Status:
- Sustained Community Service: Former health workers continue to assist their communities as ASHA workers under government schemes.
- Improved Healthcare: The intervention reduced reliance on untrained compounders and increased health awareness and sanitation practices.
- Cultural Shift: There is a reduced reliance on superstitions for health issues, and modern healthcare practices are more accepted and trusted.
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