ASHA convention held
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, March 26 2015:
District Health Society (DHS), Chandel organized a district level Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) convention at multipurpose hall, Chandel district hospital today, reports our correspondent.
Robert Kshetrimayum, Chairman, DHS/DC Chandel, Dr Romi Ngoru, Mission Director/Chief Medical Officer, Chandel and Dr Kesho, District Surveillance Officer attended the programme as the presidium members.
During the program, dignitaries also distributed awards to the best 3 Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and consolation prizes to other 23 ASHAs of the district.
Speaking at the function, Robert Kshetrimayum said that the ASHA's convention was organised to show the Government's recognition of the role and services of ASHAs in promoting health awareness campaigns in society.
"Since the launching of the National Health Mission, ASHA has provided hope to the people in remote areas of the State," Robert Kshetrimayum said.