Vietnam Gov

A national project in that would standardize medical tests among hospitals and health clinics in Vietnam will be launched this year, the Ministry of Health has said.

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.

NEWS REVIEW – WORLD

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NEWS REVIEW – INDIA

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HEALTH BABY

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Leadtek has designed a complete home health care product in its new portable electrocardiogram � �Health Baby�, which can be used anywhere, anytime, in all kinds of environment � be it home, work, while travelling or sporting.

NEWS REVIEW- BUSINESS

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A hospital a town, keeps away the frown!

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A hospital a town, keeps away the frown!

The Union Budget 2008 is out and a silent celebration is on in almost every board room… (and drawing rooms too!)

Taking Control – Medical Devices Industry to get a Regulatory Authority

[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The medical equipment market in India is growing at an annual rate of 15% and is expected to touch US$ 4.98 billion by 2012. With a highly unregulated environment in terms of quality, reliability, pricing and control, uncertainty rules the roost. Often, it�s a confusing maze for care providers and medical professionals, and the brunt of all this has to be borne solely by those at the end of the chain – �the patients� !

There is a dire need for a legal framework and a regulatory agency to look after the industry. How far have we reached? Is the Government taking the right steps? eHEALTH takes stock of the matter.

Conference on Medical Value Tourism

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CII Northern Region Headquarters recently organised a one and half day conference on medical value tourism, between 7-8 February 2008 at the impressive office premises of its headquarters in Chandigarh.

Microsoft, SAP America provide solutions for Healthcare IT

Microsoft Corp. has announced it has signed a joint marketing agreement with SAP America Inc., a subsidiary of SAP AG, through which the companies have agreed to work together to deliver solutions that meet the unique needs of the healthcare industry.

Philips led HeartCycle project to help heart patients

Royal Philips Electronics has announced that it will lead a new European Union (EU) funded research project aimed at improving care of heart patients through the development of innovative telemonitoring solutions.

Artemis Health Institute (AHI) inaugurated by Haryana CM

Healthcare firm, Artemis Health Sciences’ multispeciality hospital, Artemis Health Institute (AHI) located in Gurgaon, was inaugurated recently by Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Fortis Group completes acquisition of Malar Hospitals (Chennai)

International Hospital Limited (IHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Healthcare Limited, along with Oscar Investments Limited (OIL) has completed the acquisition of 62.17 per cent of the equity share capital of Malar Hospitals Limited (MHL), Chennai, for a consideration of INR 34.68 crore.