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The expansion aims to create a seamless online platform that enables interoperability within the digital health ecosystem.

The National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.

Under the NDHM, now known as Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), citizens are provided with an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number.

The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number is the unique identifier created under the ABDM to help individuals manage their health records digitally and securely, linking them across various healthcare facilities.

Digital health records, when integrated, allow patients' health information to be easily accessed by authorized healthcare providers, leading to better diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care, regardless of where the patient seeks medical attention.

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to build the necessary backbone for a digital health infrastructure in India, enabling seamless integration of digital health records and enhancing patient care.

The 'Nikshay Mitra' initiative encourages individuals and organizations to support TB patients, fostering community involvement and aiding in treatment adherence, which is a crucial part of the campaign's strategy.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the nodal ministry responsible for public health initiatives, including the TB elimination campaign in India.

The 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' is the primary nationwide campaign focused on accelerating TB elimination in India, with the original target year being 2025. While the year has passed, the campaign's efforts continue.

A fundamental principle affirmed by the Supreme Court in 2026 is that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act generally requires explicit consent from the data principal before their personal data can be processed by any entity.