Government Launches Arogyapath Healthcare Supply Chain Portal
The CSIR recently launched the “Aarogyapath” web-based healthcare supply chain portal to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies.
According to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, AarogyaPath would serve manufacturers, suppliers, and customers. During the present national health emergency arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, where there is a severe disruption in the supply chain, the ability to produce and deliver the critical items may be compromised due to a variety of reasons.
As well as, it will also help the manufacturers and suppliers to reach customers efficiently like nearby pathological laboratories, medical stores, hospitals, etc.
CSIR also expects that the AarogyaPath to become the national healthcare information platform of choice in the years to come, filling a critical gap in last-mile delivery of patient care within India through improved availability and affordability of healthcare supplies.