They say,’ where there is a will, there is a way’ and no one has proved this adage better than this Maharashtra woman. A 27-year-old Anganwadi worker rows 18 kms along the Narmada daily to care for babies and pregnant mothers. The lack of connectivity and transport did not deter her resolve her of helping the people in need. The tribal people could not reach the woman after the COVID-19 outbreak followed by which she decided to row a boat to help the people of the village.
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The Woman Ensured 25 Newborns Got Proper Care
The lady named Relu Vasave borrowed a boat from a local fisherman so she could visit the people of the villages of Aligat and Dadar. During the health crisis, she ensured that 25 newborns and seven pregnant women got proper medical care and attention. Bhaijaans Biryani- A Pakistani Restaurant In Dubai Is Offering FREE Food For Healthcare Workers.
She Keeps A Check On The Health Of The Babies & Mothers
Relu’s work consists of keeping a check on the weight, health, and growth of children under six years and expecting mothers. While the tribal groups could not come to her during the lockdown, she painstakingly rowed to the village every day to ensure no one missed out on the healthcare essentials. Pilot Draws A Heart In The Sky To Thank Healthcare Workers For Their Efforts.
She Carries Food Supplements & Essentials
The fear of Covid-19 had even prevented these families from going out and travelling by boat to collect food. Relu sails by herself with food supplements and baby weighing machine, etc. Relu has said that sailing is not an easy job, but more than her pain, the babies’ health and nutrition were important.
Relu plans to visit the hamlets till the COVID-19 crisis is over. She has also received praises from the CM’s office for her efforts, and it is undoubtedly well-deserved.