Launch of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP)

Launch of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP)

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health 

In news

• Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) was recently launched. 

• Ministry: Ministry of Health 

Key takeaways 

• IHIP is the next generation highly refined version of the presently used Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP).
• India is the first country in the world to adopt such an advanced disease surveillance system.
• It will house the data entry and management for India’s disease surveillance program.
• In addition to tracking 33 diseases now as compared to the earlier 18 diseases, it shall ensure near-real-time data in digital mode. 
• It is also the world’s biggest online disease surveillance platform. 
• It is in sync with the National Digital Health Mission.