Centre sets deadlines for healthcare initiatives
NEW DELHI:The union health ministry has set several deadlines for timely implementation of healthcare initiatives.These include an effective drug delivery supply chain management system at primary heathcare level by the end of this year, and National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification for at least 50% of public health facilities by December 2024 and 100% compliance by 2026.This follows a discussion held during the third National Conference of Chief Secretarieslast December on the theme of ‘promoting ease of living’.As part of the plan, the health ministry has identified several action points for its timely implementation.The Centre has directed states/UTs to complete Ayushman cards for the remaining 200 million beneficiariesby 31 December. Directives have also been issued for enhanced use of IT (information technology) to ensure availability of health professionals at the health facilities.Also Read: Centre extends scheme by another year to digitize patients' health record“Conduct mock drill to ensure preparedness and efficiency, for outbreak such as covid.
Follow up on the ABHA cards given to the citizens as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) using artificial intelligence. States to focus on TB Mukt Bharat and elimination of sickle cell anemia.
Focus on new research within Indian and globally," saidhealth secretaryApurva Chandrato all states and UTs, in a communication seen by Mint. All these activities need to be completed by the end of this year.He said that concepts of “health & wellness" and “ease of living" are interconnected, with a focus on improving the overall quality of life for individuals and communities.Meanwhile, the plan is also to launch of the U-WIN portal which aims to
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