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VHSNC, VHSND and meetings
groupsVillage Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committee
The VHSNC plans health, water, sanitation and nutrition work for the village. It meets every month. The ASHA is the member-secretary or convenor. The committee has an untied fund that can be used for village needs, such as cleaning drives or emergency help for poor families.
Keep minutes of every meeting and a record of how the fund is spent.
calendar_monthVHSND — village health day
Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day is held every month at the Anganwadi with the ANM and Anganwadi worker. Services: ANC check-ups, immunization, weighing children, nutrition counselling, family planning and NCD screening.
Bring the due list. Make home visits the day before to remind families.
local_hospitalMonthly meeting at PHC
Attend the monthly ASHA meeting at the PHC or health centre. Here you share your work, learn new things, solve problems, refill your drug kit and submit claims for incentives.
Write down your questions during the month and ask them at the meeting.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.