Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Crosses 100 Crore Linked Health Records Context: Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has successfully linked more than 100 crore health records with Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA). The mission is implemented by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was officially launched by Prime Minister in September 2021 through a virtual event. The mission seeks to create digital health identities for all citizens of India so that hospitals, insurance providers, and individuals can securely access medical records electronically whenever needed. The pilot phase of the programme was first announced by the Prime Minister during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on August 15, 2020. Initially, the mission was introduced on a pilot basis in six States and Union Territories. Enrolment and participation in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission are completely voluntary for citizens. Role of ABHA ABHA functions as a unique digital health identity for citizens. It enables individuals to securely: store, access, and share medical records across hospitals, laboratories, clinics, and healthcare providers. Consent-Based Health Information Sharing ABDM uses a consent-based health information exchange system. Citizens can digitally share medical records while ensuring: privacy, security, and control over personal health data. One of the World’s Largest Digital Health Ecosystems ABDM has grown from fewer than 1,000 linked records in its initial phase to over 100 crore today, making it one of the world’s largest digital health ecosystems. Leading States in ABHA-Linked Records Top contributing States include: Uttar Pradesh – over 15.03 crore linked records, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat. Government Programmes Supporting ABDM Major contributors include: CoWIN Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) Non-Communicable Disease Programme eHospital by National Informatics Centre eSushrut by Centre for Development of…
