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Lacky Rani
A frontline health worker from Assam

The Mobile Academy course has bolstered my confidence as an ASHA

Lacky Rani, a frontline health worker in Karimganj, Assam, completed the Mobile Academy course despite facing network issues, enabling her to tackle difficult issues like family planning with couples.  Lacky Rani, serving as an ASHA (frontline health worker) in Karimganj, Assam, not only discovered the Mobile Academy course to be beneficial in refreshing her knowledge on maternal and child health but also believes it has enhanced her confidence in counseling pregnant women and new mothers to adopt healthy practices. Rani states, “Dr. Anita (the fictional character who addresses the health workers) conveyed information in my mother tongue, making it more comprehensible for me. The lessons covering childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, child infections, hygiene, and open defecation proved particularly valuable, addressing common areas where women often require assistance.” She further notes, “The segment on family planning captured my interest, and I make it a point to discuss this with all new mothers.” Despite encountering network issues in the village, Rani found the Mobile Academy so engaging that she would venture out beyond the village to access the course and complete the lessons. “The course’s audio-based format makes it easily accessible, allowing me to use a basic phone for the sessions,” she adds. Mobile Academy is a mobile-based refresher training course for frontline health workers (ASHAs) implemented in partnership with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.