Experts of National Health Authority meet in Pune to discuss ADBM schemes and policies

The fifth edition of Ayushman Sangam, the regional review meeting of the National Health Authority (NHA) was recently conducted in Maharashtra. The event was organised for a gathering of senior government officials, policymakers and experts who have been a part of the two schemes - Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)- implemented by the government. 

Authorities from Gujarat, Goa, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu attended the review meeting which was chaired by Dr. RS Sharma, CEO - NHA. The two-day interaction created avenues of cohesive thought exchange facilitating assessment of progress made by both Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY & ABDM schemes in the States/UTs of Western Region.

Dr Sharma addressed the ceremony and appreciated the steps taken and contribution made by the Western Zone towards the successful implementation of AB PM-JAY. More than 1000 doctors were also felicitated by the government, for their exemplary contribution provided under PM-JAY scheme.

While giving the keynote address, Dr Sharma said, ‘On the face of it, the COWIN platform is the tech-backbone of India’s vaccination drive but in spirit it is the network of our doctors and medical professionals who have made the world’s largest vaccination drive successful. Our community of doctors have been instrumental not only in our fight against the pandemic but have also played a crucial part in ensuring the successful implementation of the key healthcare schemes like the Ayushman Bharat umbrella scheme PM-JAY.’

He highlighted the role played by the doctors during the pandemic and also in the government-supported vaccination drive organised in India. Besides this, the Additional Chief Secretary, Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, Dr Pradeep Vyas, said ‘The doctors of our country who work selflessly need to be recognised for their exemplary service. Today, we are felicitating a few among them as a token of gratitude to the collective contribution of doctors to our society and I salute all of them for their dedication to provide quality healthcare. Let us all commit to continuously strive for excellence in our service to the nation.’ 

He expressed his gratitude to the doctors and the medical fraternity. The event was also attended by the Dr. Vipul Aggarwal, Deputy CEO of NHA, Dr. Neelima Kerkatta, Principal Secretary, Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra and Dr. Sudhakar Shinde, CEO State Health Authority Assurance Society, Maharashtra.