ITANAGAR, Sep 3: The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), under the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, conducted an orientation and awareness session at Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) with the Department of Social Work on 3rd September 2025. The session aimed to highlight the scope of ABDM and the role of social work students in bridging the digital health initiative at the community level through their fieldwork curriculum. The program also promoted the ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account), Scan & Share facility, and key features of the Digital Health Ecosystem.
The session was led by Dr. Dusu Gambo, State Nodal Officer, ABDM, who provided a comprehensive introduction to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. He emphasised the significance and benefits of ABHA, Scan & Share facility in the OPD registration counter, use of HMIS (Hospital Management Information System) and the Digital Health Ecosystem, and highlighted how the National Health Authority (NHA), Government of India, is spearheading these initiatives to build a robust digital health infrastructure across the nation.
The session was attended by first- and third-semester students, along with PhD scholars from the Department of Social Work. The participants were equipped with insights on effectively engaging with citizens and spreading awareness at the community level during their fieldwork. The ABDM team also assured continued support to students for community outreach activities as part of their academic curriculum.
The event concluded with closing remarks by Dr. Toko Jiri, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, RGU, who underscored the importance of integrating digital health knowledge into social work practice to strengthen community engagement and healthcare awareness.
