World Bank announces USD 520 m Malaria project for India
In a bid to help combat Malaria and other fatal diseases in India, World Bank has announced a USD 520 million scheme, the largest such project by the world body in any country.
CMCH to get status upgrade, but lack treatment facilities
Though the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) will soon be upgraded to the status of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), it will still lack modern treatment facilities for patients suffering from cancer.
US-wide EHRs priced at USD 150 billion
The full implementation of a digital US healthcare system, with integrated networked electronic health records (EHR) in all U.S. doctors
Clinical trial insurance comes to the aid of pharma cos
Clinical trial insurance products are now available in India and are being provided by lots of general insurers, including Bajaj Allianz, ICICI Lombard, Tata AIG, Oriental Insurance and New India Assurance, among others.
Philips launches new handheld ultrasound system
Royal Philips Electronics announced the launch of its advanced handheld ultrasound system, the Philips CX50 CompactXtreme. Designed to meet the needs of cardiologists for clear diagnostic data at the bedside, the new compact system combines the image quality expected of a traditional, premium, full-size system with the convenience of portability.
DMAI to launch Chronic Care Certification Programme for specialists
The Disease Management Association of India (DMAI), the non-profit organization recently formed to propagate disease management concept and tools all over the country, is planning to initiate a Chronic Care Professional (CCP) certification programme for doctors across specialties in India to bring excellence on par with the international standards.
Global Hospitals to launch a 500-bed facility soon
Multi-speciality healthcare provider Global Hospitals Group will soon launch a hospital with 500 beds in Chennai.
Metro cities to get blood banks
Gearing up to meet high standards of safety in blood transfusion, the Government has approved providing the four major metros with blood banks, which would also be centres of excellence for transfusion medicine.
IFC to invest INR 55 crore in Rockland hospitals
World Bank group member International Finance Corporation has said it will invest INR 55 crore (USD 14 million) in Delhi-based Rockland Hospitals to support its expansion plans.
NHS launches online one-stop advice-shop for mums-to-be
The first NHS online maternity guide, offering a wealth of information on pregnancy and birth, at just the click of a mouse, has been launched.
Fortis plans medical institute in Punjab, to invest INR 100 cr
Medical service provider Fortis Health Care plans to set up an institute, which will also house a cancer research hospital, in Punjab at an initial investment of INR 100 crore.
Piramal Health inks marketing deal with US co BioElectronics
Piramal Healthcare is set to clinch yet another in-licensing deal. The company has concluded a marketing deal with US-based firm BioElectronics to market the latter
