Professional health workers at the forefront are engaged in fighting COVID-19. Their efforts are being widely acclaimed at all levels. The skill and spirit of service amongst these professionals places them in a unique position to save people from this deadly disease. It is of utmost importance that adequate measures are taken for ensuring their safety.

Under humanitarian response to COVID-19, CYSD and Plan India jointly supported 257 PPE kits (Mask, Sanitizer, Gloves, soap) to professional health workers, like ASHA (100), AWWs (120), ANMs (26) and Doctors along with Pharmacists (11) in Thakumunda Block of Mayurbhanj disrict towards preventing the outbreak of Coronavirus.

“We are at high risk than most people. Under these circumstances, masks become very important to us to be wary of the Covid-19 infection. The support CYSD-Plan makes us feel more confident”, says Ms. Binika Bakira, ASHA, Saleibeda, Thakurmunda Block.

“We want to do our job and we can only do it if we are healthy and protected. Masks, gloves, shields are the accessories we absolutely need. We are thankful to CYSD-Plan for supporting PPE kit”, acknowledged Ms. Arati Behera, PHEO, Community Health Centre (CHC), Thakurmunda