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Strengthening India’s Digital Health Ecosystem

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InOrder and the National Health Authority (NHA) have partnered to support India’s flagship health initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Through this strategic partnership, InOrder works to strengthen the country’s digital health infrastructure and ensure the effective delivery of health services.

The NHA plays a pivotal role in implementing AB-PMJAY, India’s public health insurance scheme, and driving the National Digital Health Ecosystem under ABDM. By coordinating with ministries, state governments, and private sector partners, the NHA aims to build a seamless, inclusive, and technology-driven health system.
Areas of Collaboration
The partnership between InOrder and NHA focuses on five core areas:
  1. Implementation Research
  2. Conducting research to strengthen ongoing health programs and inform evidence-based decisions.

  3. Capacity Building
  4. Developing and delivering training programs to equip health workers and administrators with the skills required for implementing ABDM and other digital health initiatives.

  5. Technical Support
  6. Providing technical expertise to improve health insurance mechanisms and enhance digital health infrastructure.

  7. Stakeholder Advocacy
  8. Engaging with key stakeholders to address challenges, drive participation, and promote collaboration between public and private sectors.


  9. Public Awareness
  10. Creating and disseminating educational content to improve awareness and adoption of digital health systems and health insurance schemes.
  • Health Literacy Intervention
  • Co-designing and implementing health literacy programs for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in selected blocks across two districts in Chhattisgarh, empowering communities with critical health knowledge.

  • Capacity Building for Digital Health
  • Developing online training programs to strengthen the capabilities of health workers and administrators for the effective rollout of ABDM.

  • Research and Technical Assistance
  • Undertaking implementation research to assess and support ongoing health initiatives while providing expert guidance for digital infrastructure and health insurance systems.

  • Public Awareness Campaigns
  • Designing educational initiatives to improve understanding and adoption of digital health tools and services, ensuring these innovations reach underserved populations.

This collaboration is a crucial step toward achieving a robust, technology-enabled health system in India. By addressing key challenges, building capacity, and fostering stakeholder engagement, InOrder and the NHA are working together to ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all.