Bihar has bagged eighth rank in the country among 31 participating states in utilising eSanjeevani, a digital Health service platform of the Union ministry of health and family welfare. As per the data shared by the ministry, around 2,23,197 people from Bihar have so far availed consultation on free telemedicine platform. The 31 states together account for 70 lakh doctor-to-patient tele-consultation since the launch of the scheme.
Of total consultations recorded in Bihar, 2,22,482 took place through Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre (AB-HWCs) programme and 715 through online OPDs. The technology-based health service is currently operational in 31 states/union territories in the country and widely used for telemedicine advice by non-Covid patients across the country. Andhra Pradesh has topped in utilising the facility with 16 lakh consultations, followed by Nadu (12.6 lakh) and Karnataka (12.1 lakh).