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Doctor on Wheels
- 20 Feb 2024
- 1 min read
Recently, the Union Minister of Science & Technology stated that "Aarogya-Doctor on Wheels" has provided medical assistance to around 13,000 patients in remote areas of the Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency.
- The Doctor on Wheels initiative utilises AI technology and remote consultations from specialist doctors, delivering prompt and comprehensive medical care within 45 minutes.
- With a focus on inclusivity and cost-effectiveness, it addresses healthcare disparities, bridging the urban-rural divide.
Read more: Shorter Medical Course to Address Rural Doctor Shortage, National Telemedicine Service of India: eSanjeevani
