NHA pitches for integrating U-WIN platform with Unified Health Interface for immunization

New Delhi: The National Health Authority has asked the health ministry to integrate the Universal Immunization Win platform with Unified Health Interface. In this regard, it is highly recommended that U-WIN, the national immunization programme, becomes UHI-enabled to enhance accessibility of and efficiency in service delivery of immunization across the country, working towards the common aim of the broader reach and awareness," said Kiran Gopal Vaska, joint secretary, NH, in a letter dated 10 February to the health ministry, seen by Mint. U-WIN is a major technological tool of the health ministry for ensuring real-time vaccination tracking and improving immunization coverage for eligible beneficiaries such as pregnant women, infants and children. It will serve to improve vaccination coverage and reduce the future risk of outbreaks of infectious diseases," said Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, a public health expert and former president, Indian Medical Association, Cochin.