Lucknow, March 25: Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant transformation in healthcare services over the past nine years under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with major improvements in infrastructure, digital health, emergency services, and maternal-child care.
Rapid Growth in Digital Health Infrastructure
The state has made notable progress in digital healthcare:
- Over 5.76 crore Electronic Health Records (EHRs) created
- 35 microsites operational under the Microsite Project
- More than 4.4 lakh records registered, ranking UP first in the country
The Unified Disease Surveillance Portal has strengthened disease monitoring, while the CARE model ensures availability and functionality of hospital equipment.
Significant Improvement in Maternal and Child Health
Several initiatives have enhanced maternal and child healthcare:
- Free ultrasound services through e-vouchers for pregnant women
- 13.51 lakh beneficiaries under Janani Suraksha Yojana
- Treatment of 8.79 lakh children under child health programmes
The Dastak campaign has played a key role in combating diseases like AES and JE.
Ayushman Bharat Provides Health Coverage to Crores
Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme:
- 1.31 crore families covered
- 5.59 crore beneficiaries issued health cards
- Over 9 crore people eligible for free treatment up to ₹5 lakh
Additionally:
- 7.34 crore beneficiaries under PM-JAY
- 1.50 crore people covered under Chief Minister Jan Arogya scheme
Expansion of Healthcare Infrastructure
UP has significantly expanded its healthcare network:
- 22,681 Health and Wellness Centres operational
- 873 Jan Aushadhi Kendras providing affordable medicines
- 6,213 hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat (largest network in India)
- ₹13,353 crore spent on free treatment for 81.55 lakh patients
Strengthened Emergency and Ambulance Services
Emergency healthcare services have improved substantially:
- Over 4 crore people benefited from 108 ambulance services
- Advanced Life Support ambulances increased to 375
- Daily ambulance coverage doubled from 60 km to 120 km
- 1.8 crore patients treated via Mobile Medical Units
Dialysis, Telemedicine, and Quality Upgrades
- Free dialysis services in all 75 districts, benefiting 41.46 lakh patients
- CT scan services expanded
- Telemedicine services connecting rural areas with specialists
The establishment of the UP Medical Supply Corporation has improved transparency in drug supply, while 798 health units have received National Quality Assurance certification.
Boost to Food Safety and Research
- 36 mobile food testing labs deployed
- Microbiology labs set up in Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi
- Promotion of pharmaceutical research through dedicated institutions
Cashless Treatment for Employees and Pensioners
The state has implemented the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Cashless Medical Scheme, providing cashless treatment to government employees and pensioners, along with extended insurance coverage for lakhs of families.
