Delhi Government Doubles ASHA Workers' Allowance, Expands Free Newborn Screening

The Delhi government has decided to double the allowance given to ASHA workers. This increase applies to the monthly honorarium paid to these community health volunteers. The government also announced an expansion of the free newborn screening programme. The screening will now be available to more newborns in Delhi health facilities. Both steps were announced by the Delhi government as part of its ongoing health sector initiatives.