Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following statements are valid regarding the
interventions of the Government of Andhra Pradesh in the context of Healthcare?
I. Telemedicine facility is available in all Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) to avail specialist services through district hub.
II. The Family Doctor Programme has been planned to be implemented as a standalone project without the need to be integrated with Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
III. Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Scheme has been revamped, by increasing the income limit from 2-5 lakh to 5 lakh per annum per family.
IV. 'Aarogya Aasara' Scheme is intended to post-operative sustenance provide allowance with certain eligible conditions complied with.
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- Telemedicine facility is available in all Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) to avail specialist services through the district hub.
- The Family Doctor Programme is not implemented as a standalone project but is integrated with Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
- The Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Scheme has been revamped by increasing the income limit from 2-5 lakh to 5 lakh per annum per family.
- The 'Aarogya Aasara' Scheme is intended to provide post-operative sustenance allowance with certain eligible conditions complied with.
Additional Information
- Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs)
- These are part of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, aimed at providing comprehensive primary health care services.
- They offer a range of services, including maternal and child health services, non-communicable disease management, and basic diagnostics.
- Telemedicine services at AB-HWCs help in connecting patients with specialists through technology, ensuring better accessibility and quality of care.
- Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Scheme
- This is a flagship health scheme of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- It provides financial assistance for the treatment of serious ailments affecting the poor.
- The recent revamp includes increasing the income eligibility limit, making more families eligible for the benefits.
- 'Aarogya Aasara' Scheme
- It is a post-operative sustenance allowance scheme.
- Under this scheme, patients who undergo surgeries are provided with financial assistance to support their recovery period.
- This ensures that patients do not face financial hardships while recuperating after surgeries.
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