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ABDM's Scan and Register service crosses 25 crore OPD registrations

The National Health Authority said on 7 August 2026 that the ABHA-based Scan and Register service under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has crossed 25 crore OPD registrations.

Summary

The National Health Authority (NHA) said on 7 August 2026 that the Scan and Register service, earlier known as Scan and Share, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has crossed 25 crore OPD registrations. Launched in October 2022, the service lets patients register at hospitals by scanning a facility's QR code with an ABDM-enabled health record app and sharing their ABHA profile. It runs at about 30,800 healthcare facilities in 36 states and UTs and benefits nearly 4 lakh citizens every day. AIIMS New Delhi tops the country with over 54 lakh digital OPD registrations.

Key facts

Milestone
25 crore OPD registrations
Service
Scan and Register (earlier Scan and Share), ABDM
Launched
October 2022
Reach
~30,800 facilities in 36 States/UTs; ~4 lakh users daily
Top facility
AIIMS New Delhi, 54 lakh+ registrations

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

What milestone of OPD registrations did the ABDM Scan and Register service cross, as announced in August 2026?

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Correct answer: A — 25 crore

The NHA said the Scan and Register service crossed 25 crore OPD registrations.

Q2 Advanced

By what name was the ABDM 'Scan and Register' service known earlier?

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Correct answer: B — Scan and Share

Scan and Register was earlier known as Scan and Share; it was launched in October 2022.

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