ICT ENABLED HOSPITAL OF THE YEAR
[This article was published in the September 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
ICT Enabled Hospital of The Year
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Ghana Government and World Bank establish Health Insurance Project
A National Health Insurance project has been set up by Ghana Government and The World Bank, to deal with key policies and operational issues that affect the smooth operations of NHIS.
India to see Pentavalent vaccine
Introduction of pentavalent vaccine in the National Immunisation Programme, was kept pending for quite a while, is likely to take off soon.
Role of telehealth in developing nations : Rajendra P Gupta, President & Director, Disease Management Association of India (DMAI)
[This article was published in the March 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Economy and healthcare are two major thrust areas in every part of the world. If a country has a healthy population, it has a productive workforce that leads to a vibrant economy
NEWS REVIEW – WORLD
[This article was published in the February 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Greek scientists have developed heart attack calculator.
IHTSDO announces free use of SNOMED CT in low-income countries
The International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO) announced that it will make Affiliate Licenses for the use of SNOMED CT available to users in low income countries free of charge, as they are in IHTSDO Member countries.
Health card launched for Indian expatriates
In India, a prepaid healthcare card has been launched to provide access to health services for Non-resident Indians
NEWS REVIEW – BUSINESS
[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Business News
NEWS REVIEW – WORLD
[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
World News
World Bank announces USD 520 m Malaria project for India
In a bid to help combat Malaria and other fatal diseases in India, World Bank has announced a USD 520 million scheme, the largest such project by the world body in any country.
IFC to invest INR 55 crore in Rockland hospitals
World Bank group member International Finance Corporation has said it will invest INR 55 crore (USD 14 million) in Delhi-based Rockland Hospitals to support its expansion plans.
GoI and World Bank group to rid health sector projects of corruption
The Government of India and the World Bank Group have joined forces to fight fraud and corruption and systemic deficiencies in India
Norway grants World Bank USD 150 million for health care in poor countries
Norway on November 28, 2007 announced USD 105 million in grant funding for the World Bank to explore innovative ways to improve health-care systems in developing countries, especially for women and babies.
