Digital upskilling of ASHAs vital for transforming rural healthcare: Expert

The digital empowerment and upskilling of ASHAs, who are India’s frontline health workers, can be pivotal in transforming the country’s rural healthcare, according to an expert.

Recruited under the National Health Mission launched in 2013, the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) create awareness in the community by educating and promoting healthy practices, and helping people access services.