Context
India’s national telemedicine platform eSanjeevani has crossed 50 crore teleconsultations, reflecting the growing use of digital health services across all States and Union Territories.
Explanation
- eSanjeevani is India’s National Telemedicine Service under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- It enables remote doctor consultations, reducing barriers of distance, travel and limited healthcare access.
- It was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), with C-DAC Mohali providing technological support.
- It evolved from a hub-and-spoke model linking peripheral health centres with doctors and specialists.
- The platform supports Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, medical hubs and online OPDs across India.
- It now incorporates AI-powered Clinical Decision Support System (AI-CDSS) to assist healthcare providers.
- Integration with ERSS-112 strengthens emergency healthcare linkages.
- Specialist teleconsultations through institutions such as AIIMS are expanding its role beyond primary care.
- It supports India’s goals of Universal Health Coverage and Digital Public Infrastructure.
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