A crucial move to promote Digital Health education in India took place as the National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Health Minister, Shri J P Nadda present.

In collaboration, MUHS will provide NHA with its Digital Health Foundation Course (DHFC) and work together to create more Digital Health programs, as recommended by NHA, to help implement Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). NHA will keep guiding government policy on the country's digital health landscape to build an interoperable digital health ecosystem. The MoU also suggests creating additional courses in the future.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda stated that “the partnership between NHA and MUHS marks a significant milestone in integrating digital health education into medical curricula and laying the foundation for a more connected and effective healthcare ecosystem.” He also stated that, “this partnership will not only enhance the skills of medical students and professionals but also drive the broader implementation of the ABDM, ultimately benefiting millions of Indians with better access to quality care.”

He further added that “to ensure that our health workers can effectively implement Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), their time-to-time capacity-building is needed. This MoU will not only pave the way for their capacity-building but also contribute to the digital teaching landscape in the country. Shri Nadda commended MUHS “for coming forward to create a ‘need-based’ designed course to ensure the capacity-building of the health workers” and added that “NHA will take it to the ground level that will help in the strengthening of the healthcare ecosystem in our country”.