Philips ties Intel to develop
Royal Philips Electronics has partnered with Intel Corporation to develop wireless, handheld ”Mobile Clinical Assistant’ for doctors and nurses.
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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.
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.
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.
London hospital uses Wi-Fi tracking system
An independent hospital of London, UK has deployed an asset-tracking system, which will allow its staff to quickly locate valuable equipment.
FAO launches website to fight with hunger
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched an interactive website, which will struggle against hunger and provide practical information for policy-makers, legal practitioners, civil society members, UN staff, academics and the general public.
KDLOA launches livelihoods projects for HIV/AIDS people
Krishna District Lorry Owners Association (KDLOA) has begun the lifeline project, named Surakshita Project for HIVAIDS people.
C-DAC develops supercomputer for bioinformatics in India
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) is planning to launch a new super computer with dedicated applications for bioinformatics in India.
New UN interactive website to ensure right to food
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched an interactive website, which is related to right to food.
Columbus Children’s Hospital plans to implement RFID system
Columbus Children’s Hospital is planning to implement radio frequency identification (RFID) enabled inventory management system to store, track, and manage the utilization of high cost devices and supplies supporting congenital heart care.
