Aarogya Setu was launched during the first wave of the Covid-19 in 2020. How was the data collected on the app used? What concerns were raised? What’s next for Aarogya Setu?
Under the scheme, citizens can link, store, and share their health records, which creates a longitudinal health history for patients, allowing doctors to provide better diagnoses and treatment.
Speaking at a virtual event to mark the completion of six years of Digital India, Narendra Modi said India is also conscious of its responsibilities as a data powerhouse and noted that work is underway on all aspects of data protection.
The Cowin portal, mandatory to register for vaccines, has become a stumbling block for many, especially with vaccine supply being affected across India. The divide between digital India and those who are not tech-savvy is greater than ever.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine registration: One easy way to register for the Covid-19 vaccination is using the Aarogya Setu app. We explain how to use the Aarogya setu app for vaccine registration
Covid-19 vaccination: Addressing vaccine hesitancy, ramping up the manufacture, balancing export with domestic requirement and a glitch-free working of the Co-Win portal is crucial to the process.
The 100-day vigil: How a custodial death case ended in a state-ordered cremation
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After 100 days, the body of 26-year-old Dalit man Akash Delison was finally removed from a government hospital and cremated under police protection. His family had demanded justice for his alleged death in police custody and refused to accept the body until all 16 involved officers were arrested. Despite actions taken, their demand for accountability remains unmet.
