In May 2022, World Health Organization (WHO) honoured India's Accredited Social Health Activists or ASHAs with Global Health Leaders Award. They were among the six recipients of the award that recognised their outstanding contribution towards protecting and promoting health. Dr Roderico Ofrin, WHO Representative to India joined the NDTV - Dettol Banega Swasth India Independence Day special - Saluting Bharat Ki 'ASHA' where he emphasised on the role of ASHA workers in building a healthier India.