Rwanda Govt. launches telemedicine project in Rwanda, Africa
The Ministry of Health, Rwanda has launched a Telemedicine Project that will allow doctors to conduct their medical services through online.
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UN launches children
A new Internet video game has been launched by the United Nations to make the children aware about natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, tsunamis and earthquakes.
World Health Organisation Chief says polio fight nearly won
The Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Margaret Chan, has asked for fighting polio to eradicate it.
Indian Government plans to launch DOTS Plus programme to fight TB
Indian Government is planning top launch Directly-Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) Plus programme to fight with Tuberculosis (TB).
Philips ties Intel to develop
Royal Philips Electronics has partnered with Intel Corporation to develop wireless, handheld ”Mobile Clinical Assistant’ for doctors and nurses.
National Pharma Policy to be implemented soon
A National Pharma Policy, which aims at providing life- saving drugs at reasonable prices, would be implemented soon in India.
Indian Government allocates INR 15,921 million for health sector in annual budget
The Indian Government has proposed to increase the allocation for the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) from INR 8,207 million in 2006-07 to INR 9,947 million in 2007-08 in this year budget.
WorldCare plans to build Dh1b Dubai healthcare facility
WorldCare Limited, a leader in the development of global e-Health services, is planning to build the Middle East’s largest Wellness Centre at Phase II of Dubai HealthCare City (DHCC).
India to spend more on healthcare
The Indian Government has proposed to increase the allocation for the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) from INR 8,207 million in 2006-07 to INR 9,947 million in 2007-08 in this year budget.
Microsoft plans to buy medical info Search Company, Medstory
Microsoft Corp. announced that the company would buy Medstory Inc, a California-based start-up company to develop web-based technology for medical information.
Cisco joins HIMSS to provide Community for Connected Health
Cisco has joined with Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to provide a forum for education and best practice sharing to HIMSS members.
Patient takes Mayo
Mayo Clinic has collaborated with Digital Cyclone to develop a software application, which will deliver an array of health information and tools directly to mobile phones.
Philippines Government launches e-Nutrition project
Philippines Government has established the Philippine Knowledge Center on Food and Nutrition or e-Nutrition to improve the nutritional status of Filipino population by providing information on nutrition.
