Kuwait’s Ministry of Health introduces innovative communication center

In a significant development, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi, the Minister of Health, has officially announced the establishment of the Health Communication […]

Union Health Minister releases Annual Capacity Building Plan for Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare stated, “Capacity Building Plans act as ‘Highways’ for focussed output by the competent […]

Ministry of Health proposes establishing 100 eating streets across the nation to encourage clean and safe eating practices

Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, has asked states and UTs to create 100 […]

Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and CII co-organise Digital Health Summit 2023

Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare stated, “Through a common digital framework, India […]

Elets Global Healthcare Summit & Awards provided a remarkable and invaluable experience: Dr. Ismaeel Almakrami, Health Informatics Consultant, Ministry of Health (MOH), Saudi Arabia

The field of digital health is rapidly growing and evolving, and learning from a diverse range of experts is crucial […]

Ministry of Health gets an award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Communication and Outreach

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s pavilion received a prize for “Outstanding Contribution towards Public Communication and Outreach” at […]

Reshuffle in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

In a reshuffle in the Government of India, two senior IAS officials in the Department of Health & Family Welfare […]

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Launches National Health Portal Voice Web

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the National Health Portal (NHP) Voice Web, which is a 24X7 […]

It took India over 50 years to invest in a public health initiative like NRHM : Keshav Desiraju, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government, India

As the Additional Secretary with Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, Keshav Desiraju plays a pivotal role in transforming the public health sector in India. He shared his views on the key challenges that hamper the growth of the Indian healthcare industry and the government’s role in overcoming these challenges in a candid interview with eHEALTH in the sidelines of the Healthcare Leaders’ Forum

Ministry of Health will form company to buy drugs

In its first significant move towards bringing about more transparency, the Health Ministry has decided to set up a company, with independent directors on board, to procure drugs and equipment to be distributed to state-run medicare centres.

Importance of CDSS in Clinical Practice : Dr. Vijayabhaskar Reddy Kandula Physician, St Marks Hospital Salt Lake City, Utah. USA & Dr. Sanjay Deodhar Consultant, National Rural Health Mission, Ministry of Health, Govt. of India

[This article was published in the December 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Modern healthcare scenario is a unique synthesis of technology, doctor and patient. The availability and use of medical software technology in clinical decision support was inadequate. However, the latest development in technology including mobile communication and high speed internet connectivity opens up a golden opportunity.

Ministry of Health planning issue of e-Health cards to new borns: Trivedi

Dinesh Trivedi, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, has mentioned that ministry is considering issuing of e-Health cards to all new borns in the country.

On a mission to empower : Praveen Srivastava, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India

When NRHM was launched in April 2005, there were a number of separate programs for different areas such as TB, malaria, maternal and child health etc.