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ABDM (formerly NDHM) creates a digital health ecosystem linking all health stakeholders. Core components: ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID, Health Facility Registry, Healthcare Professionals Registry, and Health Claims. 67 crore+ ABHA IDs created. Enables longitudinal health records for all Indians.
Target Beneficiaries: 1.4 billion Indians; 67 crore+ ABHA IDs created; 3.95 lakh health facilities registered
Implementing Agency: National Health Authority (NHA)
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Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Central Sector Scheme (100% Central Funding)
GS Paper: GS2
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Launched as the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in August 2020 (pilot in UTs), it was renamed and launched nationwide as ABDM in September 2021.
A unique health ID for every citizen to link health records.
An open network for digital health services interaction.
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52.5 Crore+
Source: NHA Dashboard
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2.3 Lakh+
Source: NHA Dashboard
ABDM is the 'UPI moment' for the health sector. By creating a longitudinal health record, it eliminates information asymmetry between patients and providers. However, critical concerns remain regarding data privacy and the security of sensitive medical information (despite the 'Privacy by Design' claim). The voluntary nature of the ABHA ID may slow down the creation of a comprehensive national database, and the digital literacy of the average Indian patient remains a bottleneck for the 'consent-based' data sharing architecture.
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