Doctor on Wheels

• 20 Feb 2024

Source: PIB

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.

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