NEWS – INDIA UPDATE
[This article was published in the March 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
News
Tags: basic healthcare, communicable diseases, Health care informatics, Health/Medical/Pharmaceuticals, healthcare, healthcare scenario, India, malaria, National Rural Health Mission, Neemrana, Neemrana Fort, news, orissa, P.Chidambaram, polio, Rajasthan, Rs, Rural healthcare, TB, telemedicine, telemedicine networks, treatment of communicable diseases, X ray
National Pharma Policy to be implemented soon
A National Pharma Policy, which aims at providing life- saving drugs at reasonable prices, would be implemented soon in India.
Indian Government allocates INR 15,921 million for health sector in annual budget
The Indian Government has proposed to increase the allocation for the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) from INR 8,207 million in 2006-07 to INR 9,947 million in 2007-08 in this year budget.
WorldCare plans to build Dh1b Dubai healthcare facility
WorldCare Limited, a leader in the development of global e-Health services, is planning to build the Middle East’s largest Wellness Centre at Phase II of Dubai HealthCare City (DHCC).
India to spend more on healthcare
The Indian Government has proposed to increase the allocation for the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) from INR 8,207 million in 2006-07 to INR 9,947 million in 2007-08 in this year budget.
Microsoft plans to buy medical info Search Company, Medstory
Microsoft Corp. announced that the company would buy Medstory Inc, a California-based start-up company to develop web-based technology for medical information.
Cisco joins HIMSS to provide Community for Connected Health
Cisco has joined with Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) to provide a forum for education and best practice sharing to HIMSS members.
Patient takes Mayo
Mayo Clinic has collaborated with Digital Cyclone to develop a software application, which will deliver an array of health information and tools directly to mobile phones.
Philippines Government launches e-Nutrition project
Philippines Government has established the Philippine Knowledge Center on Food and Nutrition or e-Nutrition to improve the nutritional status of Filipino population by providing information on nutrition.
London hospital uses Wi-Fi tracking system
An independent hospital of London, UK has deployed an asset-tracking system, which will allow its staff to quickly locate valuable equipment.
FAO launches website to fight with hunger
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched an interactive website, which will struggle against hunger and provide practical information for policy-makers, legal practitioners, civil society members, UN staff, academics and the general public.
KDLOA launches livelihoods projects for HIV/AIDS people
Krishna District Lorry Owners Association (KDLOA) has begun the lifeline project, named Surakshita Project for HIVAIDS people.
AIIMS connects Faridabad (India) primary health centres via satellite
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Ballabhgarh Rural Health Center has proposed to use satellite connection to connect AIIMS with Primary Health Centers in the regional areas of Faridabad, India.
