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Haryana's Tele-ECG Saves Lives in Golden Hour
10 Jul
Summary
- Tele-ECG service has saved 131 critically ill heart patients.
- Over 2,600 people have benefited from the digital initiative.
- Service operational at 600 health facilities in rural Haryana.
In Haryana, a recently implemented Tele-ECG service has proven instrumental in saving 131 critically ill heart patients by ensuring timely intervention within the crucial "golden hour." Launched on May 29, this digital healthcare initiative has extended its reach to over 2,600 individuals in just over a month.
The service is now active across 600 government health facilities, including district and sub-divisional hospitals, community health centres, and primary health centres. This widespread availability ensures that patients in rural areas can access specialist cardiac diagnosis conveniently and quickly.
Operating under a public-private partnership, the initiative diagnoses heart attacks and other cardiac emergencies. Expert cardiologists provide tele-reports within 10 minutes for a nominal fee of Rs 89. This rapid reporting aims to overcome delays that previously proved fatal in rural settings.
The project, approved under the Centre's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, has received Rs 2.92 crore for implementation. The government anticipates conducting approximately 3.28 lakh ECGs annually statewide.
