Thread on #GramPanchayat task force chaired by #Rangamma frm #Soliga #Adivasi community #brhills #Chamarajanagar; praise for #HealthWorkers but frustration at lack of “higher officials” coming to GPs; @readingkafka @iphindia 
PHC MO and other doctors address the gathering about the last one month experience of #Chamarajanagar and how situation is slowly improving; need to address hesitancy towards testing and vaccine; also not to become complacent about dropping numbers
PHC Dr frm #Gumballi patiently heard & clarified how these are stressful times for all #HealthWorkers; members demand at least one visit a month from #taluka officials; patient listening of complaints is an important function even if they are not immediately resolved;
members discussed #vaccinehesitancy among many; rapid spread of misinformation & rumours about “side-effects” of #CovidVaccine; #HealthWorkers were able to provide clarifications; members ask for such meetings to be held at each #Podu #hamlet; everyone agrees
But #HealthWorkers caution about impending #VaccineShortage & PDO and PHC MO decide that they will advocate higher allocation due to vulnerable populations in this GP; discussion on NGO’s involvement and appreciation for their role
Members praise creation of a #Whatsapp group with 39 members including all GP members, ASHAs, ANM, male health worker, #Anganwadi workers, local officials including police and NGO representatives & CBO #Adivasi #Soliga leaders; ask for more interaction & activity on group
The BRH GPTF has been active & meeting twice a day Mon & Thu; multiple small group discussions organised to improve awareness which is still a challenge;
the newly created #COVID19 captain, a teacher deputed by the #Chamarajanagar district administration was also present and received wide appreciation for his perseverance and daily small group health education meetings that he is holding
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