- 1,010 Swasthya Sakhis have been
identified and trained on reproductive and
child health care, adolescence health and
sanitation issues
- Awareness on healthcare and health
issues has risen within the community
- SHG members have internalised the seven
best practices on healthcare
- Improved health seeking behaviour among
the community, according to a study
conducted in 70 Programme villages
- There is higher awareness, among women,
of Government schemes such as the Janani
Suraksha Yojana run under the National Rural
Health Mission (NRHM)
- Increased synergy with community and
health functionaries: SGH meetings have
emerged as one-window convergence platforms
at which communication on health issues and
information on healthcare can be
disseminated by government or village
functionaries
- Increased community support to ANMs/AWWs
in disease surveillance and referrals
- The convergence approach has brought a
sense of responsibility among government
functionaries and provided them an
opportunity to work more effectively
- Improved recording of health statistics.
- Increased PRI involvement.
- 126 Swathya Sakhis have been trained by
IGEHRC in basic eye care and prevention as
well identification of eye diseases
Impact of Swasthya Sakhi Programme through
VOs
Source: RGMVP Impact Study conducted in 70 villages, 2010
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