Kerala Introduces MeHEALTH App for Easy Access to Healthcare Services

The Kerala Health Department launched the MeHEALTH mobile application. This app launched to help citizens easily access information about public healthcare facilities and services nearby locations. Health Minister Veena George announced that the app will provide details about hospitals, specialty departments, laboratory tests and service charges. Through the MeHEALTH app Kerala initiative users can also locate the blood banks, pharmacies and radiology services.

MeHEALTH App Kerala: One Platform for Public Healthcare Information

The MeHEALTH app Kerala provides users with comprehensive information about nearby government healthcare facilities.

Through the app citizens can access details about,

• Hospitals and medical institutions
• Specialty departments
• Laboratory tests and charges
• Medical services available at each hospital

The MeHEALTH app Kerala platform simplifies access to healthcare services and helps people identify the most suitable facilities in their area.

Nearby Services Feature in MeHEALTH App Kerala

A major feature of the MeHEALTH app Kerala is the “Nearby Services” option.

Using this feature the users can locate healthcare services within a 10-km radius.

The app provides detailed information about,

• Ambulances
• Blood banks
• Radiology services
• Laboratories
• Hospital pharmacies

The Nearby Services feature in MeHEALTH app Kerala makes healthcare facilities easily discoverable for the public.

Online Appointment Booking Through MeHEALTH App Kerala

Citizens can book doctor appointments and OP tickets online using the MeHEALTH app Kerala platform.

This feature is available in hospitals where the Kerala e Health project has already been implemented.

Users need to,

• Install the MeHEALTH app
• Log in using their mobile number and OTP
• Enter Aadhaar details to generate a unique health ID
• Once registered, users can schedule hospital visits digitally, reducing waiting time.
• Access to Special Health Facilities Through MeHEALTH App Kerala

The MeHEALTH app Kerala also provides information about several specialised healthcare services including:

Janakeeya Aarogya Kendrams (formerly sub-centres)

• Government homoeopathy hospitals
• Karunya pharmacies
• Users can easily find these facilities through options such as “Find Institution,” “Find Specialties” and “Find Services.”
• This makes the MeHEALTH app Kerala platform a comprehensive healthcare information tool.

Integrated Navigation to Reach Hospitals

The MeHEALTH app Kerala integrates Google Maps navigation to guide users to healthcare facilities.

It shows the exact distance and route to hospitals and medical services.

Users can quickly locate institutions through,

• Find Institution – lists nearby hospitals
• Find Specialties – shows hospitals based on medical specialties
• Find Services – displays available healthcare services

This feature helps people reach healthcare facilities quickly during emergencies.

Question

Q. Which state launched the MeHEALTH mobile application to improve healthcare access?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh