Nimhans, Mysore hospital connect for telemedicine
NIMHANS, Bangalore and Mysore based KR Hospital has established connectivity for their telemedcine project in collaboration with Larsen & Toubro Ltd in Bangalore.
Donated blood could cost up to 70% more if Govt approves plan
India is considering a proposal to hike costs of obtaining blood via tranfusion by up to 70% as part of a plan to revise service charges to help pay for more advanced testing and storage of blood.
First health institute in Nagaland
[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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[This article was published in the December 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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India to set up world class blood banks in 600 districts
The Government of India has announced that it would set up state of the art blood banks in 600 districts across the country and a model blood bank in all the states within next two to three years.
Health Ministry indicted for lapses in medical equipment procuring norms
The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India (CAG) has indicted the Union Health Ministry for
Bayer plans blood glucose monitor costing less than INR 1000
In a bid to strengthen its presence in the diabetes care market, German healthcare major Bayer is planning to roll out a India-specific blood glucose monitor. The company intends to target the tier II and III markets with this device which is likely to be priced at below INR 1,000.
Citi Venture Capital picks up 30% in Unimark
US-based private equity fund Citi Venture Capital (CVC) has picked up nearly 30% stake in Mumbai-based bulk drug maker Unimark Remedies for INR 113 crore. The transaction, one of the largest investments in the pharma sector in 2007 and CVC
Health village for medicare, research coming up near Chennai
The Tamil Nadu Government is planning to establish a health village for medicare and medical research in South Asia.
Max New York Life to invest USD 609 million in India
While launching a unit-linked pension plan, Max New York Life Insurance disclosed plans to invest INR 24 billion (USD 609 million) in the country over the next four years.
Mumbai-based firm plan to launch CDs in healthcare
The Mumbai-based Dove Multimedia Private Ltd plans to launch CDs in health care next year.
PCI urges health ministry to amend Pharmacy Act
To enhance the standards of millions of pharmacists in the country, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has urged the Health Ministry to amend the Pharmacy Act to make CEP (continuing education programme) mandatory for registration and subsequent renewal under the Pharmacy Act.
