UTTAR PRADESH SNAKEBITE INITIATIVE

Findings

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers

A noteworthy observation was the strong advocacy for modern medical interventions by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers within the communities. ASHA workers played a pivotal role in promoting the utilization of hospitals and medicines for snakebite treatment, actively discouraging reliance on traditional healers such as jhadphook babas and ojhas.

In conversation with ASHA worker: Saroj Devi ji

“Jab sarp kaat-ta hai sabse pehle humko jhadphook ke vishay mein nahi charcha karna hai aur mareez ko salah dena hai ke unko hospital leke chalo”

In conversation with ASHA worker: Reena Devi ji

“Jab saap kaat lega toh log humare pass aayenge, toh hum bolenge usko jhadphook mat karvaiye seedha aspataal le jaiye”

In conversation with ASHA worker: Anita Singh ji

“hum log hospital mein sampark bhi rakhte hai toh saari subidhayein jaldi prapt hoti hai” “Jadhphook dimaag ka vehem hota hai”

Community Health Officers (CHOs)

Community Health Officers (CHOs) emerged as key contributors to the success stories observed during the field visits. Their enthusiasm and dedication to improving healthcare outcomes were evident as they actively engaged with community members to raise awareness about snakebite prevention and treatment. CHOs played a vital role in facilitating access to healthcare services, ensuring that individuals affected by snakebites received timely and appropriate medical attention. Through their comprehensive understanding of local healthcare needs and effective communication skills, CHOs effectively bridged the gap between communities and healthcare facilities.

In conversation with CHO: Ritu Singh ji

“Arre..Arre.. ab baandhna nahi hai chaaro taraf banner laga hai” – villagers “Baandhe huye ko kholna bhi nahi hai” – ASHA worker

In conversation with CHO: Ankit Kumar ji

”Meeting bulwake sab ASHAo ko training di hai aur kaha hai jagrukta failaye”

In conversation with CHO: Shalini ji

“Maine apni training ke baad ASHA ko bhi iske baarein mein jankariya di hai, meeting conduct ki hai. Unhone kshetra mein ja-jake logo ko jagruk kiya hai” “Dheere Dheere badlaav aa raha hai”