Role of ASHA Workers in Strengthening Rural Health Care Services in Kerala
Keywords:
Community Health Workers, ASHA Workers, Family Health Centres, Decentralized Health Care.Abstract
Kerala’s health system, known for its relatively advanced health indicators, has further integrated community health workers into its primary health care reforms, including the transformation of Primary Health Centres into Family Health Centres. In this process, ASHA workers contribute to service delivery, patient follow-up, and community engagement, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of decentralized health care. Their close connection with local communities helped build trust and ensured continuity of care even during crises. Thus, ASHA workers serve as a crucial link between the health system and the rural population, contributing significantly to improved health awareness, disease prevention, and overall strengthening of rural health care services in Kerala. The present study is an attempt to analyse the role of ASHA workers in Strengthening Rural Health Care Services in Kerala.
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