Ancillary Health Worker
The Ancillary Health Worker (AHW) is required to play a pre-emptive role in the assessment and identification of health needs as well as to intervene in primary health care activities. This takes place in collaboration with, and referral to, the formal health services and other health related systems. Home-based care is also a key function of the AHW. Preventive measures for the management of disasters and accidents also form an important aspect of their activities.
