Science TechnologyTuesday, 14 April 2026·The Hindu
ICMR app for Community Health Officers launched under Ayushman Arogya Mandir network
The Health Ministry launched an ICMR-developed clinical workflow app for Community Health Officers on April 13, 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On April 13, 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched an ICMR-developed clinical workflow mobile application for Community Health Officers at Sub-Centre Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
Key specifics
- The app is designed by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
- It is deployed at Sub-Centre Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (SC-AAMs).
- The app has three sections: Workflows, Assessment Tools, and Treat and Counsel.
- It uses four colour codes: Red, Orange, Yellow and Green for triage.
- The launch coincides with 8 years of the Ayushman Arogya Mandir initiative.
Exam lens
Question type: health-tech and scheme linkage, triage colours, institutional roles, timeline; TNPSC may ask which organisation developed the app and what the four colour codes indicate.