eSanjeevani (National Telemedicine Service, MoHFW)—what it is, what you need, and exactly how to use it.
A crisp, no-nonsense primer on eSanjeevani (National Telemedicine Service, MoHFW)—what it is, what you need, and exactly how to use it. https://esanjeevani.mohfw.gov.in/
Key takeaways (what to know in 60 seconds)
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What it is: India’s official, free telemedicine platform from MoHFW—offers video OPD for citizens and a doctor-to-doctor service for Health & Wellness Centres. Ministry of Health and Family WelfarePress Information Bureau
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Two flavors: (1) eSanjeevani OPD (Patient↔Doctor) for citizens, (2) eSanjeevani AB-HWC (Doctor↔Doctor) for CHOs/PHC/HWC hubs & spokes. Press Information Bureau
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ABHA integration: You can create/link your ABHA to manage e-prescriptions and health records in one place. esanjeevani.mohfw.gov.in
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Access points: Use the web portal, the official Android app, or UMANG (Govt. super-app). Google Playweb.umang.gov.in
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What you need: Mobile number (OTP), device with camera/mic, decent internet; ABHA is recommended but not mandatory for basic consults. India Government Services
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Outputs you get: Video consult + downloadable e-Prescription; records can be linked to your ABHA/PHR. India Government Servicesesanjeevani.mohfw.gov.in
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Cost & availability: Govt service, free to citizens; clinic timings/queues vary by state/department. India Government Services
Step-by-step guide (Citizens – OPD)
A) Use the web portal
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Go to the official eSanjeevani portal and choose OPD/citizen services. (Government service landing explains the OPD flow and purpose.) India Government Services
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Register/Login with mobile OTP. Add basic details; you can create/link ABHA during/after sign-in. esanjeevani.mohfw.gov.in
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Book your consultation: pick state/clinic/specialty and generate a token (or pick a slot if offered). Vikaspediahealth.vikaspedia.in
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Join e-OPD: at your turn/time, click Enter eOPD/Start to open the video room (allow camera/mic). bhashini.esanjeevani.in
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Consult & close: discuss with the doctor, upload/show prior reports; download e-Prescription and save/link to ABHA. India Government Servicesesanjeevani.mohfw.gov.in
B) Use the official Android app
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Install “eSanjeevani – MoHFW” from Google Play (publisher: National Telemedicine Service, MoHFW). Google Play
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Open & sign in with mobile OTP (and optionally link ABHA). health.delhi.gov.in
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Book consult → get token → join video when prompted; download your e-Prescription after the call. YouTube
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Privacy note: Review the app’s Data safety section on Google Play for collection/sharing practices. Google Play
Step-by-step guide (Clinicians / AB-HWC)
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Use the AB-HWC mode (app or web as provisioned by your state/centre). Google Play
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Login with issued credentials (CHO/doctor). Access your hub-and-spoke queue/worklist. Press Information Bureau
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Start assisted teleconsults with specialists, record notes, and issue e-prescriptions/referrals as per local workflow. Press Information Bureau
Practical tips & troubleshooting
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Best on Chrome/Firefox; ensure camera/mic permissions are Allowed before joining. Keep ID/reports handy. Vikaspedia
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Queue etiquette: Tokens are time-bound; if you miss the call, re-join or re-book. (OPD model uses token/queue system.) Vikaspedia
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Emergency care: Tele-OPD is not for emergencies—use local emergency services/hospitals. India Government Services
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Alternate access: You can also register via UMANG; it lists support email/phone if you need help. web.umang.gov.in
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