The problem Aasha Connect solves

AASHA Connect simplifies and digitizes the workflow of Accredited Social Health Activists (AASHA) workers in rural areas, offering a range of benefits:

1. Effortless Visit Management:
   • AASHA workers can effortlessly manage and log their visits, eliminating the need for cumbersome paperwork.
   • The app provides a user-friendly interface for recording and tracking each visit efficiently.
2. Digital Record-Keeping:
   • Say goodbye to bulky registers. AASHA Connect allows workers to update and access vital information on children and pregnant women directly on the app.
   • Digital records reduce the risk of data loss, ensuring comprehensive and secure healthcare documentation.
3. Resource Optimization:
   • AASHA Connect optimizes the use of resources by eliminating the need for physical record-keeping materials.
   • This contributes to a more sustainable and cost-effective healthcare system in rural areas.
4. User-Friendly Navigation:
   • The app's intuitive design makes it accessible to AASHA workers with varying levels of technological proficiency.
   • User-friendly navigation enhances the overall experience and ensures widespread adoption.
     In summary, AASHA Connect revolutionizes healthcare management in rural areas, making tasks more efficient, reducing paperwork, and ultimately improving the quality of maternal and child healthcare services.

Challenges I ran into

1. YouTube Data API Implementation:

• Integrating the YouTube Data API posed a significant challenge during the development process.
• Overcoming authentication, understanding API endpoints, and handling response data required dedicated effort and research.

2. Relevant YouTube Links:

• Identifying and curating relevant YouTube links for maternal and child healthcare information presented a content curation challenge.
• Ensuring that the provided videos align with the specific needs and concerns of AASHA workers demanded thorough research.

3. Learning about Maternal and Child Healthcare Challenges:

• Gaining a deep understanding of the problems faced by children and pregnant women in rural areas was a substantial learning curve.
• This involved research into regional healthcare disparities, access issues, and the unique challenges of providing care in remote settings.