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Pradeep Kumar

15/05/21 09:30 AM IST

Defence National OPD on e-Sanjeevani portal

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Veteran defence doctors have come forward answering the call of the nation to provide free online consultation services on the e-Sanjeevani platform

Highlights
  • This will help on making the invaluable experience of veteran defence medical professionals available to fellow citizens of the country.
  • e-Sanjeevani OPD is a Govt of India flagship telemedicine platform, developed by the C-DAC, Mohali under the aegis of MoHFW, Govt of India.
  • It facilitates free online medical consultation to all citizens of India, as well as provides for online prescription of medicines.
  • 85 veteran defence doctors are providing their services on the portal and have provided online consultation to more than 1000 patients.
  • This initiative will go a long way in obtaining necessary medical advice and consultation in the safe environment of patients' homes, avoiding unnecessary visits to hospitals and increasing the risk of getting infected with COVID and overburdening the limited health resources.
  • Availability of veteran defence medical professionals on this Govt of India platform has provided additional impetus to the STAY HOME OPD.
e-Sanjeevani
  • It is a doctor to patient telemedicine system has been deployed nationally for the Miinistry of Health & Family Welfare under Ayushman Bharat Scheme of Government of India.
  • The scheme is particularly useful during times of pandemic Coivd-19 as it helps people avoid going out to consult a doctor or visit a hospital. 
  • Through eSanjeevani OPD, anyone can seek medical advice and medication through audio and video.
  • With the introduction of this service, people living in the remotest areas will also be able to get their health related consultation.
Source: PIB

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