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Government Launches Phase 2 of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
The Indian government has officially launched Phase 2 of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to expand digital health infrastructure to rural areas and integrate private healthcare providers.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Phase 2 focuses on rural penetration and private sector integration.
- Introduction of Universal Health Interface (UHI) for cross-platform healthcare services.
- National Health Authority (NHA) remains the primary implementing body.
- Target to provide ABHA IDs to all citizens by 2027.
Practice Questions
Q1. Which agency is responsible for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?
- NITI Aayog
- National Health Authority (NHA)
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Ministry of Electronics and IT
Explanation: The National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing ABDM across India.
Q2. What is the primary purpose of the Universal Health Interface (UHI) launched in Phase 2?
- To provide free medicines
- To enable interoperability between different health applications
- To track COVID-19 vaccinations only
- To manage hospital construction
Explanation: UHI is designed to allow patients to access various healthcare services like teleconsultations and lab bookings across different service provider apps.