NEWS REVIEW – WORLD
[This article was published in the May 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
World News
INDIA
Gulf emerging as big market for Indian medical tourism
India’s growing reputation as a major medical tourism destination is attracting more and more visitors from Gulf countries. And many travel agents are now offering packages combining treatment with a vacation.
Free land for healthcare giants in rural J&K
Chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad recently invited Indian corporate healthcare giants to construct hospitals in rural areas, and offered them land to be provided free by the government. The CM vowed to strengthen peripheral health institutions of state and lessen the patient burden on tertiary hospitals in the city.
GCC investors plan medical city in India
A leading Bahraini businessman has proposed to set up a medical city in Bangalore with the help of investors from Gulf countries.
British health insurer set to foray into India
Britain’s largest private health insurer British United Provident Association (BUPA) is set to enter India to cash in on the booming healthcare services demand, driven by rapidly rising population and growing affluence.
Apollo to take medical care to Tier II, III cities
The Apollo Hospitals has formulated a comprehensive policy to take quality medical care to the doorsteps of the people in Tier-II and tier-III cities, a top official of the hospital said.
ArcelorMittal plans a string of health centres in India
ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker, plans to bankroll a string of health centres in India in a bid to reduce infant mortality in the country.
Computer Sciences Corp forms healthcare unit
Computer Sciences Corp. has launched a new business unit dedicated to healthcare. CSC’s Healthcare Sector will focus on the information and service needs of healthcare providers, health plans, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and allied industries globally.
Care Hospitals, Medtronic set up CoE for device implantation
Medtronic Inc, a US-based global leader in medical technology, recently announced the opening of the first centre of excellence for device implantation in South Asia in collaboration with Care Hospital here. Care Hospital will be the first centre in South Asia to offer hands-on training to cardiologists.
Delhi govt with Fortis, Apollo discuss emergency services
The Delhi government will soon launch emergency medical services in partnership with private medicare companies. The state government would create a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for the purpose.
Yash Birla to enter domestic health & wellness market
The INR 3,000 crore Yash Birla group has decided to enter the domestic health and wellness market through a new company, Birla Wellness.
Hiranandani plans hospital chain; invest INR 500 cr
Hiranandani Constructions, promoted by billionaire Niranjan Hiranandani, is planning to set up a chain of hospitals in the country. The total investment in these projects could be around INR 500 crore.
India’s public healthcare in serious decline: Planning Commission
India’s public healthcare is in “serious decline” due to non-availability of medical and paramedical staff, diagnostic services and medicines, says a Planning Commission report.
