Through the 'Vaidya Aapke Dwar' scheme launched by the Department of AYUSH, free AYUSH medical specialists can be consulted through live video call from home. The three disciplines of AYUSH, Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani, can be availed under the scheme. Citizens can take advantage of this facility by downloading the AyushQure App from the Google Play store on Android phones. The Minister of State for AYUSH, Ramkishore Kaware, had launched the scheme virtually on May 7.
The Department of AYUSH has made this scheme available through the telemedicine app with the aim of making AYUSH health service accessible to the common people even at home. In today's era of information technology, telemedicine is the harmonizing form of medical sciences, engineering. Under this, both the patient and the doctor will be able to use specially designed app 'AyushQure'. Through this, patients will be able to consult with the doctor directly through video call. If required by the doctor, they will be able to conduct various tests and upload them. Based on this, doctors will be able to give advice. The doctor will call the patient in the hospital only if it is more necessary.
'Ayush Qure' is an app based on Android. It can be downloaded from Google Play Store. After registration / sign up with the mobile number and verification through OTP, AYUSH will be able to book appointment by choosing doctor and time according to medical system Ayurveda, Homeopathy or Unani. Medical advice will be given by making a video call through the app as per the time prescribed by the selected doctor and a consultation letter can be sent.
This facility will prove to be a boon in the corona crisis period for the patients living in remote areas and who cannot visit hospitals as they can benefit from AYUSH health facilities.
