Empowering ASHA Workers: Grassroots Clubfoot Awareness Reaches Sarenga Block, Bankura

Frontline Health Champions in West Bengal Gain Crucial Tools for Early Clubfoot Identification and Referral.

Can early grassroots training reshape public healthcare access? When we equip frontline health workers with the right knowledge, the answer is a resounding yes.

On September 12, 2026, Reshmi Saha, State Program Coordinator for West Bengal at CURE India, conducted a comprehensive clubfoot awareness session for 46 ASHA workers at Sarenga Block, Bankura. The session was organized in close coordination with Mr. Nurul Babu, ASHA Coordinator for Sarenga Block.

Equipping the First Point of Contact

ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers are the absolute backbone of rural healthcare. Operating directly within villages, they serve as the first point of contact for families welcoming a newborn, making them indispensable partners in early detection and intervention.

The interactive session focused on three critical pillars of pediatric care:

1. Early Identification: Training ASHA workers to recognize the physical signs of congenital clubfoot immediately after birth, bypassing delays in diagnosis.
2. Understanding Treatment: Demystifying the globally recognized Ponseti method, reassuring workers that clubfoot is fully treatable without invasive surgery.
3. Streamlined Referral Pathways: Establishing clear administrative steps to connect families from Sarenga BPHC directly to specialized care.

Connecting Communities to Expert Care

A key outcome of the session was establishing a direct referral link for the community. We strongly encourage all ASHA workers and local families to refer children born with clubfoot from Sarenga BPHC straight to the dedicated Clubfoot Clinic at Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital, where comprehensive treatment is provided completely free of cost.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Nurul Babu, the 46 dedicated ASHA workers of Sarenga Block, and our state team for their unwavering commitment to child health.

As one of the Top 10 NGO’s in India, CURE India operates the largest clubfoot program in the world. Our grassroots efforts are anchored by absolute transparency of fund usage and strict institutional credibility, ensuring that every regional training workshop scales our progress toward our ultimate national target: treating 70% of all children born with clubfoot in India by 2030 (#RunFree2030).

"Together, we are working towards a future where every child has the opportunity to walk without limitation."

Support the Mission

Grassroots advocacy plants the seed of hope, but community and donor support keeps our clinic doors open.

1. Support Our Outreach: Your donations help fund coordinator travel, educational training modules, and clinical supplies needed to sustain block-level awareness drives across West Bengal and nationwide. Give today at cure.org.in/donate.
2. Spread the Word: Let families know that safe, effective, and completely free treatment is available across our nationwide network. Early identification changes everything.
3. Stay Connected: Follow our social media channels to witness how our regional teams continue driving change from the ground up!

Together, we are ensuring that no child in India faces clubfoot alone.