In the year 2020, National Digital Health Mission was launched on which of the following occasions?

The correct answer is Independence Day.

Key Points

• The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The launch took place on the occasion of Independence Day, 15th August 2020.
• NDHM aims to create a national digital health ecosystem to support universal health coverage.
• The mission involves the creation of unique health IDs for every citizen to ensure seamless access to health records.

Additional Information

• National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)
  • NDHM aims to leverage technology to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency of health service delivery.
  • The mission is part of the Digital India initiative.
  • It includes key components such as Health ID, Personal Health Records, Digi Doctor, and Health Facility Registry.
  • NDHM aims to reduce the gap among stakeholders such as doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers through digitization.
• Health ID
  • Each citizen will be provided with a unique Health ID.
  • This ID will store the individual's health records digitally.
  • It aims to ensure easy access to health data for both patients and healthcare providers.
• Digi Doctor
  • It is a repository of all doctors practicing or teaching modern/traditional systems of medicine.
  • Doctors can enroll to get a unique identification number and digital signatures.
  • The initiative aims to facilitate telemedicine and digital consultations.
• Health Facility Registry
  • It is a comprehensive repository of all health facilities in the country.
  • It includes both public and private health facilities.
  • The registry aims to provide essential information about various health facilities to patients and healthcare providers.