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The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is preparing to launch specialized training programs for health professionals in Delhi under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Dr. Dheeraj Shah highlighted the institute's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through targeted skill development. The training will focus on technological aspects of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and comprehensive health system management. An upcoming Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of India and Delhi is expected to formalize these training initiatives.

Key Points: NIHFW to Train Delhi Health Pros in Ayushman Bharat Mission

  • NIHFW collaborating with National Health Authority for specialized training
  • Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission skills focus
  • Comprehensive healthcare system strengthening program
  • Training targeting grassroots healthcare delivery
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NIHFW likely to train health professionals in Delhi for AB-PMJAY Scheme

National Institute reveals plans for comprehensive health professional training under AB-PMJAY scheme across Delhi's healthcare ecosystem

"We train health professionals to ensure effective delivery at the last mile - Dr. Dheeraj Shah, NIHFW Director"

By Shalini Bhardwaj, New Delhi, March 31

The National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) is likely to conduct training programs for health professionals in Delhi under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme.

According to official sources, the Government of India is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Delhi for the scheme's implementation.

Speaking to ANI, Dr. Dheeraj Shah, Director of NIHFW, said, "Ayushman Bharat-related training, we have a collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA), and then these courses are designed, which are related to even the technology related to Ayushman Bharat, like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. And these courses also take care of, sometimes, the management of the systems, management of the health systems, and health system strengthening, which are involved in the implementation of Ayushman Bharat at the grassroots level."

NIHFW has been training health professionals based on the requirements set by the NHA across the country. Elaborating on the training process, Dr. Dheeraj Shah said, "So we train those health professionals who are involved in the delivery of the Ayushman Bharat program so that the delivery is effective and reaches the last mile."

As the MoU between the Government of India and the Government of Delhi is yet to be signed, NIHFW has expressed its readiness to undertake the training if required. "So definitely, if we have a proposal, then we, in collaboration with the National Health Authority, will take it up and do it," Dr. Shah stated.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is such a great initiative! Proper training will definitely improve healthcare delivery under AB-PMJAY. Hope they include more cities soon 🙏
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Rahul S.
While the intention is good, I hope they focus on practical implementation challenges too. Many rural areas still face issues with AB-PMJAY claim processing.
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Anjali M.
My sister is a nurse in Delhi and has been waiting for this kind of specialized training. The digital mission part sounds particularly useful for frontline workers!
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Vikram P.
Good step, but why only Delhi? NIHFW should expand this nationwide simultaneously. Healthcare shouldn't have state-wise priority.
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Sunita R.
The focus on health system strengthening is crucial. Hope they include modules on patient communication and empathy too. Technology is important, but so is human touch 💙
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Karan J.
As someone who's benefited from AB-PMJAY, I can say trained professionals make all the difference. More power to this initiative!

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