Dr. SMS a Novel Mobile- Health Application : Rathan U Kelkar, Director, Kerala State IT Mission & Sabarish. K, Kerala State IT Mission

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

Dr. SMS is a novel project of the Kerala State IT Mission – the technology implementation wing of the Government of Kerala in India, launched on 29th May 2008 with the aim to increase access of health care services by common people through simple and innovative use of mobile telephony.

Multi-disciplinary health care village planned in Kerala

A multi-disciplinary health care village has been proposed on 40 hectares of land in Kozhikode as part of providing integrated treatment facilities from all scientific streams of medicine. Conceived by Infrastructures Kerala Limited (InKEL), the village, to be completed in four years, is estimated to cost Rs.417 crore.

Manipal group to buy 40% in Kerala hospital for INR 100 cr

The Manipal group is close to acquiring a substantial stake and management control in Kochi-based Lakeshore Hospital, a super-specialty medical centre and a pioneer in medical tourism initiatives.

e-Kendras in Kerala to impart medical transcription training

Kerala’s networked multipurpose community technology centres, known as Akshaya e-Kendras, will launch a training programme on medical transcription in Malappuram district, by the end of this month.

Media Lab Asia maps the needs of health care in Kerala (India) district

A non–profit R&D organization, the Media Lab Asia, which is functioning under the Department of Information Technology (DIT) of government of India (GoI) has taken a project to map the needs of health care in Malappuram district of Kerala, India.

ICICI banks provide e-banking healthcare solution in Kerala, (India)

The National Rural Health Mission has collaborated with ICICI bank to provide e-banking solution for healthcare services in Kerala, India.

Mpox: Latest Updates & AIIMS Guidelines for the Healthcare Industry

As Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) continues to spread globally, India’s healthcare system is ramping up its efforts to counter […]

PM-JAY Provides Over INR 90,000 Crores in Free Hospital Care to 68 Million Beneficiaries

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) has delivered free hospital care valued at INR 90,204 crores to over 68 […]

Sabine Hospitals Secures Funding of $50 Million from CX Partners for Expansion of Healthcare Services

In a significant development, Sabine Hospital and Research Centre has successfully secured a substantial $50 million investment from CX Partners, […]

India’s Digital Health Evolutionary Journey

The surge in the adoption of digital health technologies has gained momentum worldwide, with India playing a pivotal role in […]

Tech-Enabled Compassion: Empowering Lives Through Compassionate Care

Back in those days, when he started the first clinic, Dr. Moopen would reserve at least one day in a […]

Health Ministry screens over one crore individuals for sickle cell disease in nationwide mission

The Health Ministry of India has achieved a significant landmark in its fight against Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Under the […]

Elets Spark Stage: Investment Summit & Startup Pitch Draws Global Attention in Dubai

Elets Group LLC., a leading global technology and media research organisation, organised the Elets Spark Stage: Investment Summit & Startup […]