Question

Consider the following statements about the eSanjeevani initiative:

Statement 1: eSanjeevani OPD enables remote doctor consultations for citizens via online mode.

Statement 2: esanjeevani AB-HWC connects citizens with Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers (AB-HWC).

Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. Only Statement 1 is correct
• B. Only Statement 2 is correct
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

Overview of eSanjeevani

• eSanjeevani is a national telemedicine service platform developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Mohali, under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.

• The initiative aims to provide accessible, affordable, and equitable health services to citizens across India by bridging the geographical gap between patients and doctors.

Key Components

• eSanjeevaniOPD: This is a patient-to-doctor telemedicine system that allows citizens to consult with doctors remotely from their homes using internet-enabled devices (computers, tablets, or smartphones). It became highly significant during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce footfall in hospitals.

• eSanjeevani AB-HWC: This is a doctor-to-doctor telemedicine platform designed to connect the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centers (AB-HWC). It facilitates the implementation of a 'Hub and Spoke' model, where doctors at health hubs (specialist centers) provide clinical guidance to health workers at the spokes (AB-HWC centers).