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Andhra Pradesh Announces Sanjeevani Statewide Trial From December 10
Andhra Pradesh is testing a new healthcare programme called Sanjeevani.
The trial will begin across the state on December 10.
The programme is expected to start fully on January 1 next year.
Mobile health vehicles, called health chariots, will visit people.
They will provide 41 kinds of medical tests for free.
People will receive their test results through WhatsApp within 48 hours.
The results will help create a digital health record for each person.
Doctors can use these records to understand past treatment and medicines.
Health workers will help patients get further treatment when needed.
Andhra Pradesh will begin a statewide trial of the Sanjeevani healthcare programme on December 10.
The programme is scheduled for full implementation from January 1 next year.
Health chariots will provide 41 free diagnostic tests, with reports sent through WhatsApp within 48 hours.
The programme will create digital health profiles containing test records, treatment histories, and medicine details.
The government plans to deploy 933 health chariots and coordinate referrals through more than 2,000 hospitals.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, led in this announcement by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.
- What
- A statewide trial of the Sanjeevani integrated healthcare programme, including mobile testing, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh; 71 health chariots were launched for Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts from Dharmavaram.
- When
- The trial begins December 10, with full implementation planned for January 1 next year.
- Why
- To provide preventive healthcare at people’s doorsteps, detect illnesses early, and connect patients with treatment and follow-up care.
Key facts
- Trial start
- December 10
- Planned full implementation
- January 1 next year
- Diagnostic tests
- 41 types, including diabetes, kidney, and liver-function tests
- Test-report delivery
- Reports will be sent through WhatsApp within 48 hours
- Health chariots
- 933 planned across Andhra Pradesh; 71 launched for Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts
- Hospital coordination
- More than 2,000 hospitals will have coordinators for referrals and appointments
- Digital health profiles
- Profiles will include test records, treatment history, and medicines taken
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