Iran Health Ministry announced that Electronic Health Files would be issued for entire nation up to this year end.
Iran Health Ministry announced that Electronic Health Files would be issued for entire nation up to this year end.
Mumbai India specialists to consult villagers via Telemedicine
The State Government of Maharashtra, India has signed a deal with the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop a telemedicine project in the state. King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) is to be linked with hospitals in Latur, Sindhudurg, Nandurbar and suburban Mumbai.
Mobile phone monitors health
UK based Leeds University has developed a mobile phone, which will measure a patient’s vital signs and also deliver the results straight to the GPs.
Orissa (India) anganwadis connected through Internet
Soon Anganwadis of Orissa (India) would be facilitated with Internet. Anganwadis provides all facilities for children below the age of five.
Indian Govt. allocates INR 25-30 millon to set up telemedicine zones WB, Tripura
The Indian Government has sanctioned INR 25-30 million to the states governments of West Bengal(WB) and Tripura to set up telemedicine zones in these two states.
MSPC, India launches second phase of drug CD on AIDS, TB
The Drug Information Centre (DIC) of Maharashtra State Pharmacy Council (MSPC), India is planning to launch the second phase of its interactive CD series with drug interaction information on anti ritrovirals (ARVs), anti virals and anti-TB drugs.
Telemedicine connects 400 hospitals of India
Telemedicine service started about eight years ago in India as pilot basis. Now it has taken matured Major hospitals are expanding their telemedicine centres in India as well as in neighbouring countries.
Turkish Health Ministry initiates telemedicine practice project
The Turkish Ministry of Health will initiate “Tele-Medicine Practice” which will enable digital transfer and examination of ultrasound, pathology and radiology data.
USDA offers $128 million fund for rural telemedicine in US
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will offer $128 million in loans and grants for telemedicine and distance learning in 2007.
Apollo and IBM’s endeavour to facilitate online medical knowledge dissemination
India’s Apollo Hospital Group has joined hands with IBM in an endeavour to develop an online professional platform for doctors across the globe. The proposed online platform is named as ‘Healthcare Super Highway’ and it will undergo phasewise implementation.
Media Lab Asia maps the needs of health care in Kerala (India) district
A non–profit R&D organization, the Media Lab Asia, which is functioning under the Department of Information Technology (DIT) of government of India (GoI) has taken a project to map the needs of health care in Malappuram district of Kerala, India.
FG, Nigeria to link UCH with 6 health centres via tele medicine network
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria said that telemedicine network would link the University College Hospitals (UCH), Ibadan, with other six primary health centres in Nigeria.
Indian Govt. plans to bring National Database for patients
Planning Commission of India is planning to bring out a National database in the country to enable effective treatment of patients in all over the country.
