Amaravati, March 31 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, announced on Tuesday the extension of the Sanjeevani project, aimed at establishing digital health records, to cover the entire state by July.

Currently, this initiative is in progress in Kuppam and Naravaripalli located in Chittoor district.

During a review meeting held at his camp office, the Chief Minister set an ambitious target for officials to conduct medical screenings for 56.40 lakh individuals statewide within the next year. He also instructed that these screening results should be sent directly to individuals via WhatsApp within 48 hours.

In response to officials' clarification that this undertaking would necessitate 904 Mobile Medical Units and incur costs of ₹162 crores, the Chief Minister granted his approval.

To date, 3.14 lakh people have registered in the Sanjeevani Digital Nerve Centre database.

Emphasizing the importance of regularly updating personal health records, the Chief Minister highlighted that preventive healthcare should be a priority to help decrease future medical expenses.

He noted that adhering to practices such as yoga, nutrition, meditation, and pranayama could significantly address various health concerns. Additionally, he suggested evaluating the health improvements within Chittoor district, where the Sanjeevani project is currently active.

The Chief Minister directed the development of the AP Health Management Policy, structured around five foundational pillars: Matrutva (maternity care), Shakti (empowerment), Naipunyam (skill development), Kshema (well-being), and Sanjeevani (holistic health).

Furthermore, he reviewed the impending rollout of a Universal Health Policy across the state through the NTR Vaidya Seva Trust, with various insurance companies expressing interest in partnership.

Stressing a collective effort akin to a mass movement to enhance public health, the Chief Minister instructed that starting in April, MPs, MLAs, district Collectors, and medical officers should proactively engage with the public.

He also mandated that the 'Swarnandhra Population Management' programs, which include village assemblies, health camps, and awareness campaigns, be conducted on the fourth Saturday of each month.

Additionally, discussions were held regarding the establishment of medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Chief Minister insisted that there should be no vacancies within the Medical and Health Department and that any existing vacancies should be filled without delay.