India News:Dec 2008

India to have online process for clinical trials by 2013 In order to improve the process of clinical trail approvals, […]

INDIA NEWS

[This article was published in the December 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

India News

India launches health management info portal

The Government of India has launched the Health Management Information System (HMIS) portal to convert local health data into real time useful information, management indicators and trends which could be displayed graphically in the reports.

C-DAC software to aid healthcare sector

If the new software developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC ) is accepted by medical equipment manufacturers and service providers, patients with medical history will no longer need to worry about maintaining their records and its compatability with different softwares.

CII on improving process for healthcare accreditation

Owing to the marked changes over the past few years in the healthcare sector, there is a growing demand for quality healthcare services, which calls for a closer look at the healthcare delivery systems and the necessity to introduce quality assurance mechanisms.

NEWS REVIEW – INDIA

[This article was published in the February 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

NEWS REVIEW

AIIMS like Ayurveda institute to come up in New Delhi

An AIIMS like Ayurveda institute will be set up in the capital to carry out clinical research, drug safety uation and scientific validation of the traditional Indian system of medicine.

FICCI’s new initiative: Medical Electronics Forum

Responding to the requirements of the medical electronics industry and to create awareness about the opportunities as the next growth area after IT sector, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry launched the “FICCI Medical Electronics Forum” (FICCI-MEF) on October 23, 2007 at FICCI New Delhi.

Telemedicine set to SMS blood pressure report to doctor

Soon, blood pressure patients in Chandigarh (India) would be able to send their blood pressure reports to doctors’ cell phone via SMS with the help of mobile handset.

Intel Works with Indian Government to transform rural healthcare

Intel has partnered with the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to transform healthcare in rural India.

Spatial Health Management Information System (SHMIS) : Pramod K Singh, Institute of Rural Management, Anand

[This article was published in the September 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The article briefly describes the status of
health and health infrastructure in India and also tries to discuss governance issues involved in delivery of public health care.

eHealth India 2007 – July 31 August 02 2007, The Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi

[This article was published in the September 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Quality of public health and availability of proper healthcare amenities are one of the prime yardsticks for estimating the level of development and well being of any country or society.

SGRH launches telemedicine centres in Haryana and Rajasthan

Sri Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) of New Delhi, India has launched its telemedicine centres in Haryana and Rajasthan.