Health ministry, Edelweiss General Insurance sign for digital health IDs

Digital insurer Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI) has joined hands with the Ministry of Health, government of India, to help create digital health identities for citizens, according to a release. ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) is a 14-digit number that helps users to share and access their health records digitally with listed healthcare providers.

The National Health Authority (NHA) is the nodal agency for implementing this program under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.