Green Star Network takes on 247 new members
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As a part of program expansion under the ‘Green Star network’, 247 new members were on board during the last fiscal (FY 2019-20) where a good number of basic training sessions (two days long) were organized with a limited number of participants (10-12) due to the outbreak of the pandemic COVID 19. The members (pharmacists, drug sellers, and non-graduate health care service providers) were selected on the basis of certain criteria and completed the basic training to become a certified Green Star Provider (GSP). Our training sessions strictly adhered to all required health and safety measures such as thermal scanning, hand washing/sanitizing, wearing masks and physical distancing. The comprehensive training curriculum for GSPs enriched the participants’ knowledge on specific public health issues covering injectable contraceptives, micronutrient powder, TB, safe delivery, use of Zinc in diarrhea and rational use of drugs, etc. After successful completion of the training, participants became experienced in providing over-the-counter health and family planning counseling, and services at the community level.
