Nagaland Govt launches eSanjeevani teleconsultation Service

KOHIMA, Nagaland: The Government of Nagaland, on Saturday, August 6, launched the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), the Government of India’s, national level teleconsultation service. The eSanjeevani service is a telecommunication-based doctor to patient consultation service.

S Pangnyu Phom, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, said that the newly launched programme will replace the state’s Naga telehealth, a telecommunication and telemedicine platform aimed at eliminating the rural-urban divide in the healthcare sector.

Phom was addressing the gathering that coincided with the felicitation of three healthcare facilities in the state for receiving the National Quality Assurance Standards (NAQS) in healthcare service.

Asangla Imti, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, highlighted that the programme would eliminate the need to visit the healthcare centre personally, and it will ensure the reach of people residing in remote areas to quality healthcare services.

Phom took to twitter and posted, “Addressed the gathering for NQAS Felicitation program of Heath Units at Kohima, today. Congratulating the recipients of the Certificate, have encouraged the rest health units in the State to put more labour and walk extra mile for such an achievement in the near future.” He added further, “Appreciated the Officers and all involved for their tremendous job and effort. Also, launched the e-Sanjeevani Tele Consultation Services for people of the state.”