Swasth Bharat Portal: Unified Health Platform Launched in Chandigarh
Why in the news
The Health Ministry introduced a single digital window to solve the problem of separate apps for TB, immunisation, maternal health and other programmes.
Key facts
- Launch: May 2026, by the Union Health Minister, at the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity in Chandigarh.
- Model: a federated aggregator using APIs, so no huge central database is created.
- Users: frontline staff such as ASHAs, ANMs and Community Health Officers log in once.
- Link with ABDM: works with ABHA records and the HPR and HFR registries.
- Tools: real-time monitoring and data visuals for evidence-based local planning.
ABDM registries
| Registry | Covers | Role |
|---|---|---|
| ABHA | Citizens | Patient records |
| HPR | Doctors and nurses | Provider identity |
| HFR | Hospitals and labs | Facility location |
Background
- The silo problem: each health programme runs its own disconnected app.
- Interoperability means different systems can read one another data; without it, private clinic records stay invisible to a government hospital, causing repeat tests.
- The National Summit is an annual MoHFW event where states share best practices in primary health care and maternal safety.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Architecture: API-based federated, not a monolithic database.
- Related terms: ABDM, ABHA, HPR, HFR, interoperability.