Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment under AB PM-JAY touches 10 lakh within three weeks of its rollout

Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment under AB PM-JAY touches 10 lakh within three weeks of its rollout

In a significant milestone, more than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 and above have enrolled for the newly launched Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, enabling them to access free healthcare benefits under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This achievement comes within three weeks of the card’s rollout by Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on October 29, 2024. Around 4 lakh enrolments under Ayushman Vay Vandana card are by females.

Since the launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, treatments worth over Rs 9 crore have been authorized, benefiting more than 4,800 senior citizens aged 70 and above, including over 1,400 women. These treatments cover a range of conditions, including coronary angioplasty, hip fractures/replacement, gallbladder removal, cataract surgery, prostate resection, and stroke, among others.

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