Synopsis
The e-Sanjeevani platform has recorded over 31.86 crore teleconsultations by December 2024, as revealed by the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. This initiative aims to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency through remote consultations.Key Takeaways
- 31.86 crore teleconsultations conducted.
- e-Sanjeevani platform enhances remote healthcare access.
- Supports medical equipment modernization.
- Mera Aspataal system improves patient feedback.
- Staff-to-student ratio regulations in pharmacy courses.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (NationPress) The e-Sanjeevani platform, managed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has successfully facilitated 31.86 crore teleconsultations up to December 2024, according to a statement from the government on Tuesday.
Prataprao Jadhav, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, shared the details in a written statement during the Rajya Sabha session, outlining various initiatives under the National Health Mission aimed at workforce incentives, medical improvements, and remote consultation services.
“The e-Sanjeevani platform, initiated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), allows for remote consultations, thus alleviating the pressure on traditional healthcare facilities. The platform includes two main modules: (i) e-Sanjeevani OPD: Enabling doctor-to-patient consultations online; and (ii) e-Sanjeevani AAMs: Linking Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) with specialist doctors to enhance healthcare access in rural regions,” the Minister stated.
“In total, 31.86 crore teleconsultations have been performed up until December 31, 2024,” he further added.
Additionally, he reported that the government has launched several schemes to modernize and enhance medical equipment and technology in public hospitals, ensuring precise and effective healthcare services.
Medical devices play a vital role in delivering healthcare services and are essential for enabling early diagnosis and timely treatment, leading to better health outcomes.
The government has also rolled out various initiatives to improve care quality in public health institutions.
“Mera Aspataal,” a patient feedback system, has been established at district hospitals. They have developed a framework for behavior standards in patient-centric care and value-driven healthcare services, as well as standards for patient responsibilities, which have been shared with the states,” Jadhav stated.
In the meantime, Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, discussed numerous measures taken by the Central government to uphold educational quality in the pharmacy sector, including the staff-to-student ratio in courses.
“The Pharmacy Council of India has stipulated that the staff-to-student ratio in B. Pharm courses should not exceed 1:20 in both theory and practical classes,” Patel noted in a written response during the Rajya Sabha session today.
Previously, the staff-to-student ratio for the D. Pharm course was specified to not surpass 1:60 in theory classes and 1:20 in practical sessions.
