Gujarat Free Tele-Consultation and medicines for Senior Citizens

GANDHINAGAR: Soon, you will not be required to pay a visit to costly
clinics or even nearby government medical facilities for consultation
of an ailment. In fact, you will also not need to rush to a pharmacy
to purchase medicines. The Gujarat government has begun work on a
project to provide free medical consultation over the phone and
provide free medicine to your doorstep.
The service is expected to be launched in the next 2-3 months across
all major cities, after which it will be extended to smaller towns and
villages.
Jai Prakash Shivahare, commissioner, health & family welfare
department, said, "On the basis of Centre's suggested model, we will
shortly launch eSanjeevani OPD to provide free telemedicine
consultation to all citizens. Moreover, citizens will not need to go
anywhere for medicines. Through e-prescriptions, patients will receive
suggested medicine at their doorstep in the minimum possible time,
totally free."
The official added that, at present, the government is in the process
of selecting agencies that will provide trained doctors for
telemedicine consultation and distribute free medicine to citizens on
the basis of e-prescriptions. "This system will prove to be a game
changer for senior citizens and those who find it difficult to visit a
doctor and even for those who cannot afford medicines from pharmacies.
Initially, the government will roll out the consultation service.
Later, we will offer regular medicine supply," the official said.
"The eSanjeevani OPD and medicine supply services will also be in sync
with nearby government hospitals for treatment of citizens like
further diagnosis and operations etc. We aim to start a pilot project
in a few places. Then, we will implement the project across the state
in the coming months. This service will revolutionise the public
health service in the state," Shivahare said.
He added that apart from ensuring that senior citizens and those who
cannot travel get medical service at their doorstep, the service will
lessen the burden on public health facilities.
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Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/soon-free-tele-consultation-med-delivery/articleshow/89102939.cms


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