During the 2nd G20 Health Working Group Meeting in April, a field visit was undertaken by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare.
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya along with invitee countries’ delegates, International Organisations, and development partners to the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWC) in Corlim, Goa.
During the visit, Dr Mandaviya appreciated Goa’s capacities in the healthcare sector, “Goa has over 201 Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), Jan Aushadhi Kendras, and medical colleges for training young medical professionals among other initiatives. The AB-HWCs are equipped with primary care services and facilities for non-communicable disease screening. They also have laboratory facilities, diagnostic facilities, facilities for minor procedures, comprehensive management and awareness activities”.
AB-HWC Corlim showcased the ground implementation of India’s vision of ensuring universal health coverage and a digital healthcare landscape in the state of Goa. Various initiatives like the adoption and use of HMIS (E-Sushrut) including the Scan and Share component of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission along with the generation of ABHA, integration of Central Registration, OPD services, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Laboratory on E-Sushrut, Teleconsultation, and telemedicine facility were showcased to the visitors.
Dr Mandaviya remarked, “Teleconsultation services in Goa are well-connected to cater to the citizens even in the remotest parts of the state.” For implementing the vision of ensuring universal health coverage, India took up the initiative of opening more than 1.5 Lakh Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) across the country.
The visit highlighted India's commitment to health outcomes and provided an opportunity to showcase India's achievements in healthcare, particularly in the areas of digital health innovation and solutions.
Goa’s hosting of the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting is an important milestone, and the country is well-positioned to lead the discussions on the identified priorities in the health track. India’s G20 Presidency has identified three priorities in the health track, namely Health emergencies prevention and preparedness; strengthening cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector, and digital health innovation & solutions.
Source: PIB
