vaccination
Hidden heroines of Temla: Transforming rural lives
In the small village of Temla, Tempo Chauhan and other local volunteers are intensifying their efforts to raise awareness and prevent maternal and newborn deaths. This World Health Day, marked by the theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,’ we look at their remarkable journey.
Villagers’ fear of vaccines wanes slowly with awareness
Counselling and convincing various village influencers, and encouraging youth volunteers on their campaign drives have helped communities get past rumors and fears to get vaccinated
Mandatory registering on Co-WIN hampers universal vaccination
Erratic mobile connectivity, digital illiteracy and lack of devices to access the portal have made inclusivity in vaccination impossible in remote villages of Odisha