CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Till 25th January 2022, 15, 05, 92, 811 Health IDs (now known as ABHA – Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts) have been created in the country. A total of 15, 016 health facilities and 8, 378 doctors have been registered under ABDM ecosystem. Creation of Health ID is voluntary.

Detailed explanation-2: -The health ID is created by using a person’s basic details and Aadhaar or mobile number. Through this digital ID, cardholders have the option to link all of their health records digitally.

Detailed explanation-3: -4) The key components of PM-DHM include a health ID – unique 14-digit health identification- for every citizen that will also work as their health account. 5) The National Health ID will be a repository of all health-related information of a person.

Detailed explanation-4: –Health ID under NDHM is free of cost and voluntary. According to govt, analysis of health data will lead to better planning, budgeting and implementation for states and health programs, which should be a big cost optimizer. Citizens will only be a click away from accessing healthcare facilities.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Account (ABHA) Health ID? On September 27th, 2021, the Government of India initiated the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission (ABDM). The goal of this mission was to provide all the citizens of India with a digital health ID that will facilitate easy access to medical records.