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Sunkarametta PHC chosen for Tata Sanjeevani digital nerve centre
The Hindu reports that Sunkarametta Primary Health Centre in Alluri Sitarama Raju district has been selected as the pilot site for the Tata Sanjeevani Digital Nerve Centre, a free digital health platform.…
The Story in Brief
The Hindu reports that Sunkarametta Primary Health Centre in Alluri Sitarama Raju district has been selected as the pilot site for the Tata Sanjeevani Digital Nerve Centre, a free digital health platform. District Collector T. Nishanthi announced during a visit that digital health records will be created for residents of four gram panchayats under the PHC.
The platform allows appointment booking, teleconsultations with specialists, referrals, diagnostic tests, and information on government health schemes via the Sanjeevani Citizen App and toll-free helpline 155337 (9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday). Nishanthi also launched the World Breastfeeding Week campaign poster, urging participation from August 1 to 7.
The Indian Opinion
Digital health projects in tribal areas often get hailed as game changers before they prove themselves. The Tata Sanjeevani nerve centre at Sunkarametta offers free teleconsultations and appointments, but its success depends on reliable electricity, internet, and local uptake. The helpline runs only on weekdays (9 am, 4 pm) and covers just four panchayats. Whether villagers actually use the app and reduce their travel for specialist care in the next six months will decide if this pilot is a real fix or just another scheme.
Source: thehindu.com
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