Nationwide Immunisation Programme in UAE
The UAE has launched a nationwide immunisation programme to protect infants from six diseases.
Global polio eradication initiative may save US $40-50 billion
The global initiative to eradicate polio could provide net benefits of at least US $40-50 billion if transmission of wild polioviruses is interrupted within the next five years, according to a new study.
“The PG Diploma in Acupuncture at IGNOU, is the first medical course offered online” : Dr. Raman Kapur, Institute of Acupanture and Natural Medicines, India
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has taken a pioneering step by developing the first online PG Diploma course in Acupuncture.
“IT is the only facilitator for health services in the government sector” : Dr. R C Patnaik, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, India
The health department is a constituent unit of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), providing holistic healthcare facilities to the population residing in the geographical territory under MCD.
Bivalent Oral Vaccine against Polio Launched
The government has launched a first-of-its-kind bivalent oral polio vaccine (BOPV), a single drop to protect against two deadly strains of polio presently existing in the country
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[This article was published in the August 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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The Elusive Culture of Compliance : Ajit Nigam, Business Development Manager, Relsys India Private Ltd.
[This article was published in the August 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
The demand for a medicinal product brings with it the issues of Safety and Efficacy. Regulators can play a pivotal role in monitoring the medicinal
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[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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UAE to adopt WHO disease alert system
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has finalised and deployed a regional disease alert system that will soon be adopted by the UAE, said a WHO expert recently.
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[This article was published in the July 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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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.
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[This article was published in the March 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
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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.
