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Over 5 crore ABHA accounts created in the Ayushman Bhava campaign

As part of the ongoing Ayushman Bhava campaign, a cumulative footfall of 11,30,98,010 has been recorded in 13,84,309 health melas, including Ayushman Arogya Mandir Melas and Community Health Centre Melas.

Ayushman Arogya Mandir Melas, numbering 13,49,356, saw a footfall of 9,76,56,060. The melas included wellness activities, yoga, meditations, with 1,02,90,345 teleconsultations conducted. Additionally, 6,41,70,297 people received free drugs, and 5,10,48,644 people received free diagnostic services. Ayush services were provided to 74,04,356 individuals, while 10,99,63,891 were counseled for lifestyle activities. Furthermore, 45,43,705 pregnant mothers registered in the first trimester, completing the first Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) Checkup, and immunization was provided to 29,83,565 mothers and 49,44,359 children. Screening for various conditions, including TB, hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and cataract, was conducted for 18,94,71,490 people. This data is accurate up to December 28, 2023.

Community Health Centre Melas registered 1,54,41,950 people in 37,664 melas. Of these, 1,10,05,931 patients consulted general OPD, while 49,67,675 patients consulted specialist OPD. Additionally, 38,309 major surgeries and 1,30,760 minor surgeries were conducted. This data is accurate up to December 28, 2023.

By Manish Poswal

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