CM Omar Abdullah Launches e-SEHAT App: A Comprehensive Digital Healthcare Platform for J&K
Jammu, April 16:
In a significant step towards digitizing healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today launched the e-SEHAT App—a holistic, one-stop digital platform aimed at improving access to healthcare services for citizens, medical professionals, and institutions across the Union Territory.
Describing the app as a “comprehensive and wide-ranging initiative,” the Chief Minister congratulated the team behind its development and stressed the need to make it even more user-friendly. He suggested incorporating additional features such as integrating appointment systems of empanelled private hospitals to enhance its utility.
To ensure smooth implementation, the Chief Minister directed the Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department to organize hands-on training workshops for medical staff, followed by public awareness campaigns to familiarize citizens with the app’s features and benefits.
He also called for a structured monitoring system with regular reviews—weekly by the Secretary of Health & Medical Education, monthly by the Chief Secretary, and quarterly by the Minister In-charge—to track the app’s performance and ensure accountability.
The launch event witnessed the presence of Health & Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to CM Dheeraj Gupta, Secretary H&ME Syed Abid Rashid, DG BISAG-N, Principals of Government Medical Colleges, Medical Superintendents, Heads of Departments, and other senior officials.
During the event, Secretary Syed Abid Rashid delivered a comprehensive presentation on the app, outlining its purpose, target users, and key functionalities. He described the e-SEHAT App as a state-of-the-art digital health solution designed to assist patients and attendants in navigating healthcare services across both public and private sectors in J&K.
Key Features of the e-SEHAT App:
- Tele-diagnosis and First Opinion: Accessible from homes, offices, and hospitals—particularly beneficial for residents in remote areas.
- Appointment Booking & Doctor Availability: Real-time information on healthcare institutions and professionals.
- Telemedicine & Emergency Services: Direct access to tele-consultation, diagnostic services, and emergency care.
- AI-powered Health Tools: Symptom checker, health tracking, medication reminders, and integration with wearable devices.
- Multilingual Support: Ensuring accessibility for diverse populations.
- Support for Healthcare Professionals: Secure messaging, access to Electronic Health Records (EHR), lab results, billing systems, and research tools.
- Aid for Medical Students: Details on academic courses, hostel facilities, library access, and exchange programs.
- Helpline & Feedback: Hospital assistance, ambulance information, and public feedback channels.
- Integrated Referral System: Hospital networking for efficient patient transfers and emergency coordination.
- Health Insurance Details: Information on schemes like PMJAY, CGHS, and ECHS.
- Skill Development Modules: CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS) training, and continuing education workshops.
The Secretary emphasized that e-SEHAT aims to strengthen collaboration among healthcare providers, patients, and insurers by streamlining communication and making healthcare more accessible and efficient across the region.
