Mobile health (mHealth) apps are changing healthcare delivery in India, especially in underserved rural areas. These apps offer access to medical advice, reminders, prescriptions, and even teleconsultations.
Key Players Apps like Practo, 1mg, and Aarogya Setu have brought healthcare to the fingertips of millions. Government initiatives like eSanjeevani provide free telemedicine via mobile.
Benefits
Reduces the burden on primary health centers
Improves follow-up and medication adherence
Increases access to specialists
Challenges Connectivity issues, language barriers, and trust in digital systems remain concerns. However, awareness campaigns and regional language interfaces are solving these problems.
In the coming years, mHealth will be a cornerstone of India’s mobile-first healthcare strategy.