Delhi expands Ayushman Arogya Mandirs with 81 new centres
New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Tuesday announced the launch of 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under the fifth phase of expansion of the flagship scheme, bringing the total number of centres to 319.
The minister said that over 6.9 lakh Ayushman health cards have been issued so far, and 189 hospitals are empanelled for free healthcare access to the people of Delhi.
"With the addition of 81 more health centres, Delhi is steadily progressing toward the establishment of over 1100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, as envisioned under the capital's long-term primary healthcare roadmap," Singh said in a statement, news agency PTI reported.
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Currently, 238 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are operational, and the number will go up to 319 with the inauguration of 81 more on Wednesday, he said.
Each Ayushman Arogya Mandir will provide free doctor consultations, essential medicines, and diagnostic tests, along with screening for diabetes, hypertension, cancer, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation support, the statement said.
The centres will also provide lifestyle counselling, mental health services and preventive health programmes, such as Yoga and nutrition guidance.
"Ayushman Arogya Mandir are transforming the way primary healthcare reaches people. These centres ensure that treatment, medicines, and tests are available completely free and within walking distance. This is not just about treating illness, it is about giving every family a dependable healthcare system closer to home," Singh said.
The government, along with the expansion of Arogya Mandirs, is also strengthening coverage under both the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Ayushman Bharat - Vaya Vandana Yojana (AB-VVY).
According to the latest figures, a total of 6,91,530 health cards (combined PM-JAY + VVY) have been issued in Delhi, including 2,65,895 VVY cards, it said.
For seamless access to secondary and tertiary health care, the government has empanelled 189 hospitals, comprising 138 private hospitals, 41 Delhi government hospitals, and 10 central government hospitals, the statement said.
These empanelled hospitals provide cashless treatment, ensuring that financially vulnerable families can receive lifesaving care without cost barriers, it said.
Under the supervision of the State Health Agency, Delhi, claims amounting to Rs 36.31 lakh have been settled for thousands of families under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.
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