New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) As many as 15,05,92,811 health IDs, now known as Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), have been created, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.

The National Digital Health Mission has been renamed the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. The creation of health IDs is voluntary, Pawar said in a written reply.

Also Read | Republic Day 2022: DD YouTube Network Garnered More Views Than Its TV Network, Says Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

The National Health Authority (NHA) is creating awareness among citizens about the use and advantages of health IDs to maximise participation from citizen.

The government has taken various steps to ensure that the benefits of the mission reach every citizen. Inclusion is one of the key principles of ABDM, Pawar stated.

Also Read | Online Fraud In Chandigarh: 83-Year-Old Retired BSF Commandant Duped Of Rs 4.34 Lakh By Cyber Fraudsters; Case Registered.

The digital health ecosystem created by ABDM supports continuity of care across primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare in a seamless manner. It aids availability of healthcare services particularly in remote and rural areas through technology interventions like telemedicine, she stated.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)