ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist)
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ASHA is a woman grass root level health volunteer, who links households with health facilities. As per norms, there should be one ASHA for every 1000 population.
She disseminates health related information and assists households to gain access to health care facilities. She is paid on the basis of performance (incentive) for the task she undertakes.