India is changing how public health works with smart digital tools. Platforms like CoWIN, eSanjeevani, and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) are turning old, scattered systems into one easy-to-use network focused on people.
These tools give quick access, let users own their data, support many languages, and include everyone. They help 1.4 billion Indians get better healthcare.
Building a Unified Digital System
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, started in 2021, builds a single digital health system. It gives each person a 14-digit health ID called ABHA, linked to Aadhaar for safety.
By March 2024, it had over 568 million accounts, 350 million records, and connected 230,000 health centers. Users control their own health info, which can be shared safely between doctors and hospitals.
CoWIN handles vaccines and has given out over 2 billion COVID shots. It works with ABDM for easy certificate access and real-time updates, even in far-off places.
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India is quietly building what could become a global model for digital healthcare governance.
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Expanding Access Through Telemedicine
eSanjeevani offers online doctor visits. Since 2019, it has done over 270 million talks, helping women (57%) and seniors (12%) the most. The new version adds quick tests and reaches rural areas via apps.
These come from policies like the 2017 National Health Policy, stressing fair access through tech. They protect data and work in 22 languages.
Looking ahead, AI for checks and outbreak predictions could add $200 billion in value. India leads globally through the WHO’s digital health group. But issues like poor internet in villages and cyber risks need fixing.
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, “Our digital tools are improving access and results, showing the world new ways.” With more plans like AI summits, India’s health future looks bright.