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New Delhi, August 14 (HS). 75 Asha workers and ANMs (health workers) of the country have been invited as special guests along with their families in the 78th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel interacted with the invited guests on Wednesday and honored 75 Asha and ANMs as special guests, honoring their contribution to the nation.
Appreciating ASHAs and ANMs for “their extraordinary and tireless efforts in improving the health landscape of the nation”, Anupriya Patel said, “There are currently over 10.29 lakh ASHAs and 89,000 ANMs who serve as the cornerstone of community health in our country and play a vital role in transforming healthcare at the grassroots level. Their contributions include mobilising communities, facilitating health services, providing community-level healthcare, and promoting health awareness. Their dedication has been essential in delivering critical healthcare services to even the most remote and vulnerable populations. The impact of their work in hard-to-reach areas is profound, and we deeply appreciate their commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.”
He said that ASHAs and ANMs have played a vital role in improving the maternal, child and adolescent health scenario in India. ASHAs and ANMs have played a vital role in achieving an 82 percent decline in maternal mortality rate, improving immunization rates and declining infant mortality rates.