Maternal Mortality in India: 1997-2003, Trends, Causes and Risk Factors

The survey study titled Maternal Mortality in India: 1997-2003, Trends, Causes and Risk Factors, shows that overall MMR [maternal mortality ratio, which means number of maternal deaths to women (in the age group 15-49 years) per 1 lakh live births to women (in the age group 15-49 years)], which was nearly 400 in the year 1997-98, has declined to about 300 in the year 2001-03, thus registering a decline of 24 per cent during this period based on SRS data.

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Alwar gets the joy of good healthThanks to the new telemedicine center at Neemrana- a non descript village in the […]

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Madhya Pradesh commences e-healthcareNeonatal care through videoconfere-ncing is finally here. Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India has achieved that distinction. […]

A Comprehensive Health Package at Rs 10

[This article was published in the January 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] Yeshaswini is the largest micro health insurance scheme launched in the world with three million farmers as subscribers

Siemens installs Rajasthan

The Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot, has inaugurated the Biograph 16 PET.CT scanner by Siemens at Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital, Jaipur. It is the first PET.CT scanner in the state of Rajasthan, which helps in identifying cancer lesions at a very early stage. It also comes with HD.PET technology, which provides the best image resolution in the industry and an X-ray reduction feature, which reduces the radiation dose to the patient up to 68%.

Dhoni, Dabur build team of immunity ambassadors

Dabur Chyawanprash, the flagship healthcare product from the House of Dabur, undertook a unique campaign, ‘Christened Immune India’, reaching out to over 10 lakh children across nine states to spread awareness about building stronger immunity to fight new-age diseases.

Focussing more on Reaserch and development to make services competitive and affordable : Ameera Patel, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd

As one of the leaders in corporate chains of diagnostic laboratories in India, Metropolis Healthcare marks its presence with great value and trust in pathological testing. Backed by strong technological support, the company is offering the best of the services and focussing into research and development.

Union Budget 2010-11 Roadmap for Healthcare in India : Saba Firdaus, Research Assistant, eHEALTH

[This article was published in the April 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Healthcare, expected to reach over US$75 billion by 2010 and US$150 billion by 2017, has a huge potential for growth in India.

25,000 Indian-origin British doctors to return to India

Nearly 25,000 British doctors of Indian origin are set to return to India within two to four years to join the seven AIIMS-like institutions proposed to be set up by the central government.

Rajasthan Government Orders Free Treatment to HIV+

In a major respite for all HIV/AIDS patients, the Rajasthan state health department has ordered free treatment for them at all government facilities.
Orders for immediate implementation of the scheme were recently released by the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).

Fortis takes over management of Apollo Modi Hospital in Kota

Medical services provider Fortis Healthcare recently said it is taking over the operational and management control of Apollo Modi Hospital in Kota.

Industry to supply low cost medicines to generic stores

The department of pharmaceuticals (DoP) has received 76 applications from domestic drug makers who are interested in supplying generic medicines at a lower price to the generic drug stores (Jan Aushadhi Stores) recently being set up by the government in several states.

Unbranded generic drugs to be sold at people

The Centre is planning to open 40