Sanjeevani Project: AP Launches Mass Health Screening with 42 Tests for 72 Lakh People

• Andhra Pradesh government launches Sanjeevani Project statewide to create a 'Healthy Andhra Pradesh' by 2026.
• Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced mass screening for 72.73 lakh people, conducting 42 types of medical tests at village and ward secretariats.
• The project focuses on early diagnosis and continuous health monitoring, utilizing AI and digital record-keeping in collaboration with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and TCS.
• It aims to identify and address 10 predominant ailments affecting 80% of the population, including diabetes, BP, heart diseases, and various cancers.
• Digital innovations include DigiNerve Center, mobile appointments, AI-based health advice, and future plans for super-specialty hospitals, drone ambulances, and a Nutrition App.

Why It Matters: AP's Sanjeevani Project aims for 'Healthy Andhra Pradesh' through mass screening, digital health, and global partnerships.