FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “India’s female ASHA workers form backbone of country’s healthcare system • FRANCE 24 English” – below is their description.
In India, over a million female healthcare workers known as “ASHA” (“hope” in Hindi) work tirelessly to help the country’s poorest. Last month, the WHO honoured their hard work with its Global Leaders Award. Over the last 16 years, these women have become the backbone of India’s healthcare system, especially for the hundreds of millions of Indians who live in rural areas. But today, they are fighting for better pay and recognition from the government. Our correspondents report.
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