Panvel Municipal Corporation Promotes Digital Healthcare Mission
Panvel civic body holds workshop, urges healthcare providers to register under ABDM
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) organised a workshop on Tuesday to promote the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and encourage healthcare providers to adopt the national digital health platform. The workshop, titled 'Model Panvel Municipal Corporation – Review', was held at Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Hall under the chairmanship of Mayor Nitin Patil.
Mayor Nitin Patil addressed the gathering, stating that all healthcare establishments within the municipal limits should register under the ABDM platform to ensure better and more efficient healthcare services for citizens. He also announced that the Centre has selected Raigad as a model district under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, while the Panvel Municipal Corporation has been chosen as a model municipal corporation for implementing the initiative.
The workshop was attended by ABDM State Coordinator Dr Sayali Shilewant, Regional Coordinator Shoaib Pathan, Chief Medical Officer Dr Anand Gosavi, and representatives of government and private healthcare institutions. Dr Sayali Shilewant gave a detailed presentation on ABHA IDs, digital health records, health facility registration, digital health services, and the benefits available to citizens under the mission.
Dr Girish Gune urged all healthcare institutions in Raigad district to complete their registration without delay, as the State government is expected to implement the Clinical Establishments Act shortly, under which registration of healthcare facilities on the ABDM platform will be mandatory. The Panvel Municipal Corporation has been recognised by the National Health Mission for its work under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, and Dr Anand Gosavi credited this achievement to the collective efforts of healthcare institutions.
The civic body announced that guidance camps will be held on July 13 and 14 to assist private healthcare establishments that have not yet registered under the ABDM. Private healthcare providers have been asked to attend the camps with the necessary documents to complete the registration process. The PMC will also facilitate the issuance of ABHA IDs and Ayushman Bharat cards for residents soon.
The workshop aimed to promote digital healthcare services and encourage healthcare providers to adopt the national digital health platform. The initiative is expected to benefit citizens by providing better and more efficient healthcare services. With the implementation of the ABDM, citizens can expect improved healthcare facilities and services in the region.
The success of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission in Panvel can be attributed to the collective efforts of healthcare institutions and the civic body. The recognition of the Panvel Municipal Corporation by the National Health Mission is a testament to the city's commitment to providing quality healthcare services to its citizens. As the city moves forward with the implementation of the ABDM, citizens can expect to see significant improvements in healthcare facilities and services.
In the coming days, the civic body will continue to work towards promoting the ABDM and encouraging healthcare providers to register under the platform. With the guidance camps scheduled for July 13 and 14, private healthcare establishments will have the opportunity to complete their registration and join the national digital health platform. As the city progresses with the initiative, citizens can expect to see a significant improvement in healthcare services and facilities in the region.
The Panvel Municipal Corporation's efforts to promote the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission are a step towards providing better healthcare services to citizens. The initiative is expected to benefit not only the citizens of Panvel but also the entire Raigad district. As the city moves forward with the implementation of the ABDM, it is likely to become a model for other cities to follow.
In conclusion, the Panvel Municipal Corporation's workshop to promote the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission was a significant step towards providing better healthcare services to citizens. The initiative is expected to benefit citizens by providing improved healthcare facilities and services. With the civic body's efforts to promote the ABDM, citizens can expect to see significant improvements in healthcare services and facilities in the region.
