Philippines invites Indian pharma companies to set up base
Socialist Republic of Philippines is keen on roping in Indian pharma companies to set up manufacturing base in Philippines to tap markets in North East Asia and Asia Pacific.
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Doctors assess patients over long distance wi-fi connection
Residents of remote villages in southern India now have easy access to eye care thanks to a specially designed, low-cost and long-distance wi-fi network.
Study says Smartphone use among U.S. physicians accelerating
Smartphones are rapidly emerging as the doctor’s “black bag” of the new millennium, and opportunities abound for mobile eHealth applications for the physician, hospital and consumer segments, according to The Diffusion Group.
Eyecare giant Sankara Nethralaya sets up shop in West Bengal
Eyecare major Sankara Nethralaya is setting up a Rs 20-crore hospital at Mukundapur in Kolkata. The decision to enhance its presence in east, comes in the wake of it
Mobile phones for rural health workers
The Union Government of India advised Orissa Government to put geographical information system (GIS) at each village to deliver health services.
India, US to cooperate in developing medical technology
India and the United States have agreed to enhance cooperation in development of low-cost diagnostic and therapeutic medical technologies.
Microsoft launches website in the US to store medical records
Microsoft Corp on 4 October, 2007 launched a website in the United States that lets people store medical information online.
Hindujas plan to enter real estate, health care
The Hindujas Group currently holding a land bank of around 1,000 acre in the spread across India, plans to enter the country’s booming health-care sectors.
Quovadx Acquires Healthvision
Quovadx has announced the acquisition of Healthvision, a Health Information Exchange (HIE) industry leader with proven solutions that connect the healthcare communities of hospitals, labs, physicians, patients and consumers.
Frost & Sullivan awards Industry’s Top Achievers at Healthcare Awards Banquet
Exceptional performances in Europe’s healthcare industry were recognised at Frost & Sullivan’s prestigious Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet held in Dublin on the 3 October.
UNICEF and Special Olympics launch project for children with intellectual disabilities
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Special Olympics International on October 3, 2007 launched a partnership to advance the rights of children with intellectual disabilities to mark the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games to be held in Shanghai, focusing on health care, education, recreational sports and employment policies.
e4e offers software for health insurance sector
e4e plans to launch an on-demand type software solution targeted at small overseas commercial health insurance plans covering less than one-lakh individuals.
Actis Technologies Expands Operations In Kolhapur
Actis Technologies Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading audiovisual and environment control solutions provider has announced its plans to grow in Western India. As a part of this initiative it announced its plans to strengthen its presence in Kolhapur, by appointing about 7 dedicated dealers in the region.
