Gates Foundation pledges $100 mn for global health research
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced that it has earmarked 100 million dollars to create a new fast-track grants initiatives to support the global health research.
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Health eCard initiative launched in Bulgaria
The Bulgarian Health Ministry has officially launched the first electronic prescription in the new EU member state of Bulgaria. The Ministry has officially launched the pilot system for the Bulgarian electronic health card (eCard).
More V-sat mobile units to connect hospital network from Space Telemedicine
Space Telemedicine, in what is claimed to be the largest telemedicine initiative in Asia, will soon launch 600 mobile V-Sat units, to connect the smallest towns with major super speciality hospitals across India.
Private angle to Govt’s low-cost healthcare for masses
The Indian private health industry is entering into partnerships with state governments to offer low-cost healthcare to masses. Healthcare giants such as the Apollo Group and Wockhardt Hospitals are among those entering into partnerships with various state governments to provide these 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.
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[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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Permission given for creation of Indian Institute of Public Health in Delhi (India)
The Delhi Cabinet on 24 eptember, 2007 gave its nod for establishment of an Indian Institute of Public Health, which would provide a sustainable response to the severe shortfall of public health professionals.
Indian Govt. planning workplace health policy for IT professionals
A growing number of young IT professionals in India are seen to be suffering from lifestyle diseases. Keeping this in view the government is planning a workplace health policy for those working in this sector.
First ‘pharmacovigilance’ center launched in India
Accenture and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company have together launched the pharmaceutical industry’s first ‘pharmacovigilance’ center, in Chennai, India, to monitor safety of data collected on medicines.
Indonesia’s fight against malnutrition to be supported by ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting efforts by the Government of Indonesia to reduce malnutrition among poor children and pregnant women to put the country on track to achieving the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Indonesia’s fight against malnutrition to be supported by ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting efforts by the Government of Indonesia to reduce malnutrition among poor children and pregnant women to put the country on track to achieving the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
