Government Health Portals - Your Complete Guide

The Indian government runs several health portals offering free information, schemes, e-services, and emergency resources. Many citizens are unaware of the rich resources available. This guide lists the major government health portals with what they offer and direct links.

1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

• URL: mohfw.gov.in
• Central body for health policies, programs, and statistics
• Latest health advisories and circulars
• Disease-specific guidelines
• Tender notifications for hospitals

2. National Health Portal

• URL: nhp.gov.in
• Comprehensive health information in multiple languages
• Disease database, healthy living tips
• Directory of hospitals and blood banks
• Integrated with health helplines

3. Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY)

• URL: pmjay.gov.in
• Free health coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year
• Check eligibility online
• Find empaneled hospitals
• Generate Ayushman card

4. CoWIN Portal

• URL: cowin.gov.in
• COVID-19 vaccination registration and certificate download
• Vaccine slot booking
• Track vaccination history

5. eHospital (NIC)

• URL: ehospital.gov.in
• Online appointment booking at AIIMS, government hospitals
• Digital health records
• Lab reports access

6. e-Sanjeevani

• URL: esanjeevani.in
• Free government telemedicine service
• Connect with government doctors online
• Available in major Indian languages

7. National Digital Health Mission (ABDM)

• URL: abdm.gov.in
• Create unique Health ID (ABHA)
• Securely store health records
• Share with doctors as needed

8. e-Rakt Kosh

• URL: eraktkosh.in
• Find blood banks and availability
• Schedule donations
• Real-time blood unit information

9. NOTTO (National Organ Transplant)

• URL: notto.gov.in
• Pledge to donate organs online
• Information on organ transplant procedures
• Statistics and awareness

10. ICMR (Research)

• URL: icmr.gov.in
• Latest medical research from India
• Disease surveillance data
• Research publications

11. State Health Departments

Every state has its own health department portal. Examples:

• Delhi: health.delhigovt.nic.in
• Maharashtra: arogya.maharashtra.gov.in
• Karnataka: karunadu.karnataka.gov.in/hfw

12. Helpline Numbers

• National Health Helpline: 104
• COVID Helpline: 1075
• Mental Health (KIRAN): 1800-599-0019
• Women Helpline: 1091
• Child Helpline: 1098
• Ambulance: 108

How to Use These Portals

1. Identify what you need (info, scheme, appointment, emergency)
2. Visit the official portal directly (avoid fake links)
3. Create an account where required
4. Bookmark for future use
5. Verify information by cross-referencing

"Government health portals are public resources funded by your taxes. Use them, share them, and benefit from them."

Important Note

Always access government portals via the official URLs above. Beware of fake sites asking for personal data or payment for free services. When in doubt, contact the official helpline.