Hyderabad's slums face an escalating women's health crisis, including malnutrition and poor reproductive healthcare. ASHA workers are overwhelmed due to shortages, highlighting the urgent need for policy reforms to improve healthcare access.

Areas like Gopanpally illustrate stark health inequities with overcrowding and inadequate sanitation.

ASHA workers play a crucial role but are stretched thin, often managing thousands of households daily. Rising mental health challenges among women compound their struggles, as they juggle essential healthcare services with limited resources.

Local studies show alarming trends in women’s health access, with inadequate antenatal care reported. ASHA workers share their experiences of rising demands and insufficient support amid increasing health crises.

The health crisis affects maternal and child outcomes, deepening poverty and mental health issues. Economic stability suffers as malnutrition limits productivity in women employed informally, creating a vicious cycle of disadvantage.

Critics point to systemic failures, arguing that state health initiatives focus on hospitals without addressing slum conditions. Insufficient honorarium for ASHA workers leads to high attrition, further complicating service delivery.

To combat the crisis, expanding ASHA workers and improving sanitation infrastructure is vital. Awareness campaigns on health services can empower communities, transforming the landscape of women's health in Hyderabad’s slums.