The integration The integration takes the benefits of a 14-digit unique ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) number to the Aarogya Setu user base.
Under the ABDM, a user can generate their unique ABHA number, which they can use to link their existing and new medical records, including doctor prescriptions, lab reports, hospital records, and share them with registered health professionals and health service providers.
Dr RS Sharma, CEO, National Health Authority (NHA) said Aarogya Setu has played a pivotal role amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “This has resulted in a wide usage of mobile applications.
As vaccination helps us fight this pandemic, it was essential to repurpose this widely used digital public good." He said the creation of ABHA is the start, and that the Centre would “soon roll out the functionality to view your digital health records as well".