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100 Crore Health Records Linked with ABHA as India Strengthens Digital Health at 79th WHA
This report covers healthcare policy, Ayushman Bharat, and digital health from 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-25. Key findings include the National Health Authority reaching 100 crore linked records and the Ministry of Health notifying stricter regulations for the drug Pregabalin.
Key Statistics
| 100 Crore | 880 Million | 1.85 Lakh |
|---|---|---|
| ABHA-Linked Health Records | Unique ABHA Digital Identities | Ayushman Arogya Mandirs Established |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Digital Health Milestone: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) achieved 100 crore linked health records, doubling its count in 15 months, with Uttar Pradesh leading state-level adoption. (Ref)
- Global Health Leadership: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda addressed the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, advocating for ethical AI in healthcare and highlighting India’s "TB-Mukt Bharat" success. (Ref)
- Pharmaceutical Regulation: The Ministry of Health moved Pregabalin to Schedule H…
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