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ASHA Workers Mobilize for Wari Pilgrim Health
28 Jun
Summary
- ASHA workers to launch extensive health campaign for Wari pilgrims.
- Focus on hygiene, safe water, and preventing heat-related illnesses.
- Special attention to vulnerable groups during the pilgrimage.
In anticipation of the annual Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage, the Maharashtra Health Department has directed ASHA workers to spearhead a comprehensive health awareness campaign. Lakhs of devotees are expected to converge in Pandharpur for the event culminating on July 25.
ASHA workers will engage communities through village meetings and home visits, utilizing educational materials. Key messages include information on health camps along the route and the importance of personal hygiene and safe drinking water.
Preventive measures against heat-related illnesses and diarrheal diseases are being emphasized. Pilgrims are urged to maintain hand hygiene and seek immediate medical attention for infectious disease symptoms. Vulnerable groups, including the elderly, pregnant women, and young children, will receive special health attention during the Wari.
