As many as 71.81 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers have been issued (till December 22) and 46.53 crore health records have been linked with ABHA, the government said on Sunday.
Along with this, more than 3.55 lakh health facilities have been registered on Healthcare Professionals Registry (HFR) and over 5.38 lakh healthcare professionals have been registered on HPR.
The last 10 years have been transformative for the country as it has undertaken policies and initiatives that reflect a committed resolve to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
One of the major milestones in this journey has been the launch of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, or AB PM-JAY.
AB-PMJAY offers health cover worth Rs 5 lakh to each eligible beneficiary family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalizations corresponding to 1,961 treatment procedures across 27 specialties.
As of December 17, AB PM-JAY has achieved great milestones with more than 36.28 crore Ayushman Cards issued, empowering millions with health coverage.
Gender-wise utilization shows that women account for 49 per cent of the issued Ayushman cards and almost 50 per cent of total hospital admissions, showcasing the scheme's role in promoting gender equity in healthcare, according to the Health Ministry.
Furthermore, AB PM-JAY has managed to empanel 30,932 hospitals across the country.
The other jewel in the crown of Indian healthcare achievements is Mission Indradhanush, which expanded immunisation coverage under the Universal Immunisation Programme.
"Mission Indradhanush includes provision of 11 types of vaccines enhancing protection against preventable diseases. A total of 5.46 crore children and 1.32 crore pregnant women have been vaccinated in all phases of Mission Indradhanush conducted so far in the country," informed the ministry.
These efforts are underscored by a remarkable improvement in key health indicators, which highlight the effectiveness of targeted healthcare strategies and interventions.
Reduced the Maternal Mortality Ratio from 103 per 100,000 live births in the years 2017-2019 to 97 per 100,000 live births in 2018-20. Reducing Infant Mortality Rate, from 32 per 1000 live births in 2018 to 28 per 1000 live births in 2020; and the Total Fertility Rate was also reduced from 2.2 in 2015-16 to 2.0 in 2019-21.
This progress is a testament to consumer-centric policies and initiatives supported by regular monitoring to ensure efficiency and impact,," said the ministry.
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