Mission Indradhanush : A magic wand of our frontline health soldiers

Abstract

India’s health system is a complex web of untiring individuals doing their bit to provide health services to those most in need.

At the grassroots this system is upheld by three key people – the 3 A’s

·         ANM  (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife)

·         ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)

·         AWW  (Anganwadi Worker)

Like soldiers on the front line, these three figures are the last line of defense between disease and good health for most of India.

Mission Indradhanush consists of special immunization drives that is driven by these three A’s. For the mission to be a success, their role is paramount.^(7,8)