Centre to train joint directors for Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Aiming to boost digital health accessibility among citizens, the Union government has planned to train joint directors to impart knowledge, help in implementation, and keep them updated about the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). A two-day national workshop will be held in Bihar on 7-8 March, to focus on building the capabilities of these crucial links in the ABDM system.
The idea is to transform India’s digital health system seamlessly and efficiently so that universal health coverage is accessible, inclusive, affordable, timely, and safe for the public. “The National Health Authority (NHA) has focused on building the capacities of key stakeholders in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. Joint directors are vital for ABDM’s implementation, and their experience-based insights are crucial for its success," said a senior NHA official in a letter to all the state mission directors, reviewed by Mint.
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