Sanjeevani Scheme: Andhra Pradesh Seeks Bids for Digital Health Platform
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has issued a tender for the implementation of the Sanjeevani scheme, an integrated digital care coordination and healthcare delivery system aimed at improving healthcare services in the state.
According to a release from the Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare, the government has published a Request for Participation (RfP) outlining the terms for developing, designing, and maintaining a digital platform for the scheme over a period of five years. The RfP was approved by Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav after consultations with officials.
The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 27, followed by a query session on July 31. The last date for submission of tenders is August 14. The final decision, based on technical and financial evaluation, will be made on September 7.
Eligible bidders include companies with prior experience in operating digital healthcare systems in India. The government will also consider firms that have at least three years of experience in implementing state or central healthcare schemes.
In a statement, Mr. Yadav said the Sanjeevani scheme, launched on a pilot basis in Kuppam last year, was conceptualised to address shortcomings in implementing various state and central government health programmes.
Under the scheme, digital health records of citizens will be maintained. The platform will continuously update individuals' health information, analyse medical histories to identify potential risks, and alert citizens in advance about possible health issues.
The scheme covers 12 major healthcare domains: maternal and newborn health, child health, reproductive health, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, mental health, dental care, eye and ENT care, trauma care, palliative care, geriatric healthcare, diagnostic services, and free medicine distribution.
The platform will collate data generated across these health domains to provide appropriate guidance and advice to the public.
