Bristol-Myers Squibb Signs Expand Access to Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate) in sub-Saharan Africa and India
Bristol Myers Squibb Company today announced a new agreement to expand access to Reyataz (atazanavir sulfate).
“there is no fertile ground for students excelling in research” : Dr Shakti Gupta, Medical Superintendent & HOD-Administration, AIIMS, India
Medical Superintendent & HOD, Hospital Administration, AIIMS, Dr Shakti Gupta’s vision is to establish a full-fledged Centre for Excellence in Hospital Administration at AIIMS
St. Jude Medical Announces Launch New Heart Failure Monitors in India
New products help ensure effective therapy delivery even for patients with high defibrillation thresholds, provide additional disease management monitors for heart failure patients or patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest and can be implanted through a smaller incision due to reduced size.
WHO focuses on achieving best healthcare system
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WHO highlights health impact of climate change in Copenhagen conference
In a recent conference held in Copenhagen, World Health Organisation (WHO) discussed various adverse effects of global climate change affecting human health.
Healthcare – India’s cure pill for global economic crisis
The healthcare sector will be India’s “cure pill” for the ailing global economy, says the chairperson of the healthcare major Apollo hospitals.
Indian Vaccine for meningitis
Indian made vaccine for meningitis has saved 250 million lives in Africa by the efforts of World Health Organization (WHO) and PATH, an NGO.
Higher Hospital Infection Rates in Developing Countries
A study led by World Health Organization says that developing countries have much higher hospital infection rates than the developed world.
Instant TB test gets WHO nod
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently endorsed a new rapid test to detect tuberculosis, saying it could revolutionise treatment. This test, which is also getting uated at the Christian Medical College in Vellore, is a boost for the fight against tuberculosis in India, where 1.98 million new cases are reported every year.
Joint Commission International leads 33 partners and sponsors to the Hospital Management Asia Conference in Seoul
Joint Commission International once again demonstrates its strong support of Asia’s premier educational conference for hospital managers as a Strategic Partner. HMA, now on its ninth year will be held at the Grand Hilton Seoul, Korea on August 19 & 20, 2010.
Bridging the gap in medical education : Prof A K Agarwal, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India
It is very crucial to bridge the gap in the context of medical education, where many of the emerging and demanding courses are not present in the conventional courses currently.
The UN tackles noncommunicable diseases
The United Nations General Assembly has recently adopted resolution in Geneva on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases – mainly cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes – which kill nearly 35 million people each year, including almost 9 million before the age of 60.
New World Bank Action Plan – to help developing world achieve MDG 5 targets by 2015
The World Bank has released a new five-year plan to help poor countries reduce their high fertility rates and prevent the widespread deaths of their mothers and children.
