Stating that the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) initiative has recorded over 211 core footfalls till October 24 and free drugs over 1,83 crore times have been availed by the patients, the Government on Monday showcased the health programme under the Ayushmaan Bharat scheme before the nation members of World Health Organization Regional Committee for South-East Asia, as a platform providing a comprehensive array of primary healthcare services.
Addressing the 76th session of the global panel meeting, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya further said on Monday said, “As of October 24, AB-HWCs have recorded over 2,110 million footfalls. The impact is resounding with individuals availing free drugs over 1,830 million times and diagnostic services over 873 million times.”
The minister added that “26 million wellness sessions have been conducted engaging more than 306 million people”.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of WHO, attended the event virtually. Mandaviya was also unanimously elected as chairperson of the 76th session of the regional committee of South-East Asia.
Mandaviya said, “In India, we are following a holistic and inclusive approach. We are expanding health infrastructure, promoting traditional systems of medicine and providing affordable healthcare to all in alignment with the vision of Universal Health Coverage with the resolute commitment of leaving no one behind.”
