eSanjeevani crosses 50 crore teleconsultations nationwide
India’s national telemedicine service eSanjeevani has crossed 50 crore consultations, marking a major scale milestone for remote access to doctors and specialists.
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New Delhi, October 6, 2026: India’s national telemedicine service eSanjeevani has crossed 50 crore (500 million) teleconsultations, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced on Tuesday. The figure counts consultations delivered through the platform, not 50 crore distinct patients.
eSanjeevani is designed to connect people with doctors and medical specialists remotely. Official Health Ministry information describes the service as a tool for faster access from smartphones and as part of the effort to improve digital health equity and universal health coverage.
Why the milestone matters
The cumulative total signals the scale at which remote consultations are now being used in India. Telemedicine can be especially useful for people in rural or isolated areas who may otherwise need to travel for routine medical advice or specialist access.
The milestone does not replace the need for in-person diagnosis or emergency care where clinically required. Patients should use local emergency services for urgent or life-threatening symptoms.
Official source and attribution
Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, “E-Sanjeevani Crosses 50 Crore Teleconsultations, Strengthening Access to Healthcare Across the Country,” posted October 6, 2026 at 9:53 a.m. IST: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2319427&lang=1®=3
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Image disclosure: This is an AI-generated symbolic illustration and does not show an actual consultation or event.
