Gandhinagar: Immediately, you will not be asked to visit a clinic that is expensive or even the closest government medical facility for disease consultation.
In fact, you also don’t need to rush to the pharmacy to buy medicines.
The Gujarat government has begun working on a project to provide free medical consultation via telephone and provide free drugs to your doorstep.
This service is expected to be launched in the next 2-3 months in all major cities, after it will be extended to small cities and villages.
Jai Prakash Shivahare, Commissioner, Health & Family Welfare Department, “based on the suggested model center, we will soon launch ESInjeevani OPD to provide free telemedicine consultations for all citizens.
In addition, citizens do not need to go anywhere for drugs .
Through e-recipes, patients will receive recommended drugs in front of their door in a possible minimum, absolutely free.
“The official added that, at present, the government is in the process of selecting institutions that will provide trained doctors for telemedic consultations and distribute free drugs to citizens based on electronic recipes.
“This system will prove to be a modifier of games for senior citizens and those who find it difficult to visit doctors and even for those who cannot afford drugs from pharmacies.
Initially, the government will launch a consulting service.
Then, we will offer regular drug supplies, “The official said.
“ESANJEEVANI OPD and Medical services will also be synchronized with the nearest government hospital for the treatment of citizens such as diagnosis and more operations, etc.
We aim to start a pilot project in several places.
Then, we will implement projects throughout the state in the coming months .
This service will revolutionize public health services in the state, “Shivahare said.
He added that in addition to ensuring that senior citizens and those who cannot travel to get medical services at their door, services will reduce the burden on public health facilities.
Gujarat: Immediately, Free Tele-Consultation, Shipping Medicine
