More funding to combat HIV/AIDS
More funds will be allocated by the Union Ministry of Health to combat HIV/ AIDS in India. The funds are to be spent over the next five years for prevention, care, support and treatment of the disease.
Health policy
State Govt. promotes Mid-day-Meal scheme in schools of Orissa, India
The State Government is trying to keep their eye on Akshaya Patra model of mid-day meal (MDM) scheme in Orissa, India.
Management Institute of India & UNDP launches 6-week learning programme for HIV/AIDS people
The Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar, India has launched in association with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
a 6-week fully residential certificate programme in Leadership And Managerial Proficiency (LAMP).
DIT launches unique identification cards for Indian citizens
The department of information technology (DIT) has initiated the process of assigning a unique identification (UID) to the Indian citizen. The UID will provide a common medium for identifying all citizens by government agencies and enhancing the efficiency and transparency in service delivery.
Health Department goes online in South Africa
The Department of Health in South Africa has launched a new website to provide easy access of government programmes and services to public.
US HHS launches awareness website on HIV/AIDS
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department has launched the AIDS.gov Web site to spread the awareness about HIV/AIDS on World’s AIDS day.
Qatar plans to emerge regional health care hub
Qatar is planning to emerge a regional model providing health care sector with a ground-breaking national e-health strategy by the beginning of next year.
NASCIO releases State Health IT Initiatives
NASCIO announced about the release of the compendium, Profiles of Progress: State Health IT Initiatives.
CQU supports Chile for e-Health scheme
The South American nation of Chile will get an improved health system with the help from Central Queensland University’s (CQU) health informatics faculty.
Virginia launches toll free 2-1-1 VIRGINIA service for patients
Virginia Government announced that the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) has activated an information line available through 2-1-1 VIRGINIA for patients to locate a health professional for themselves.
Telemedicine potential being utilised by Russians
Telemedicine is increasingly becoming a vital part of accessing health-care for rural residents in Choteau and their counterparts in Russia.
NGA Center establishes State Alliance for e-health
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) announced that soon centre will establish State Alliance for e-Health.
ICT use for securing patient data in UK
The South London and Maudsley National Health Service Trust, which provides mental health and substance misuse services for people in South London, as well as specialist mental health services nationally, has awarded an IT security contract to CRYPTOCard to ensure patient data is only accessed by qualified people.
