Safety kits given to ASHA workers in Kangra

Our Correspondent

Nurpur, June 20

Shakti Foundation, a Delhi-based NGO, in collaboration with the health and family welfare authorities of Kangra district, today distributed 116 ‘ASHA shakti kits’ to workers for their contribution in tackling the second wave of the Covid pandemic.

Kangra District Programme Officer (Health) Dr RK Sood and Block Medical Officer, Indora, Dr Vijay Kalia were present.

A safety kit comprises two oximeters, two digital thermometers, 100 latex gloves, an apron, 50 cotton fabric masks, 50 triple layer surgical masks and a face shield.

Rajiv Ahal, official representative of the NGO, said these safety kits had been especially designed to empower and equip ASHA workers to fight the pandemic.