Dr. Meghna Sharma’s Unwavering Commitment to Strengthen Health Care Beyond the Boundaries of Agra

My team is my strength. I believe in TCI’s coaching model and regularly coach them, extending it beyond my UPHC. I attend Mahila Aarogya Samiti meetings to build capacities, conduct field visits to understand ground realities, and provide support. During Urban Health and Nutrition Day sessions, I empower ANMs and counsel couples to motivate them to adopt a family planning method of their choice.

“People often ignore their health, especially women. To raise awareness, my UPHC staff and I, along with other stakeholders, have developed easy-to-understand pictorial posters on combating anemia and nutrition during pregnancy. To further promote healthy practices from a young age, I ensure that adolescent girls and boys participate in facility-based Adolescent Health Days. During these events, they receive comprehensive screening and counseling services covering nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, and prevention of non-communicable diseases. In collaboration with ASHAs, I also enlist the support of MAS members, local influencers, and self-help groups to encourage boys and girls to attend the Adolescent Health Days, which are organized on the 8th of every month.”

Dr. Meghna’s dedication and innovative approach have made her an inspiration to many, both in Agra and beyond.

To reach more urban poor with quality counseling and services, Dr. Meghna regularly organizes camps involving private healthcare providers, counseling pregnant women on antenatal care and family planning options by using the basket of choice job aid.