Telemedicine Access Comes to Itaunja with Non-Profit DigiSwasthya Center

Patients can undergo basic health checks, receive teleconsultations from specialists, and be referred for further diagnostics or treatment where necessary.

DigiSwasthya Foundation has launched a telemedicine center at Kamala Kutir in Itaunja, Lucknow district, aiming to connect residents of the town and nearby villages with city-based medical specialists.

The non-profit organisation has been setting up “phygital” clinics in underserved regions since 2020.

The telemedicine center model combines local, physical centres staffed with trained personnel and digital connections to doctors in urban hospitals.

Patients can undergo basic health checks, receive teleconsultations from specialists, and be referred for further diagnostics or treatment where necessary.

The foundation was established by Sandeep Kumar, himself a childhood cancer survivor. Since opening its first clinic in Sant Kabir Nagar, DigiSwasthya has expanded to multiple rural locations, facilitating thousands of teleconsultations.

The Itaunja centre is the latest addition to this network, and organisers said it is expected to improve access to timely consultations for residents who would otherwise need to travel to Lucknow city for specialist care.

Rama College and local educational institutions partnered in organising the activities.

Local observers note that telemedicine facilities in Uttar Pradesh, including those linked to public hospitals, have played an important role in bridging access gaps, particularly for cancer and non-communicable disease care.

For the Itaunja population, located roughly 20 kilometres from Lucknow, the new centre could reduce delays in seeking medical attention.

DigiSwasthya officials highlighted that the facility will not only provide consultations but also serve as a hub for community engagement, regular awareness drives, and preventive health campaigns.

The inauguration was held as part of ongoing activities marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The event was attended by community stakeholders and healthcare advocates. Former CRPF Director General and cancer-care counsellor A.P. Maheshwari addressed the gathering, praising the contribution of survivors and volunteers in spreading awareness.