New one-dose malaria drug discovered

Researchers have discovered a promising new malaria drug with the potential to treat resistant strains of the deadly disease in a single dose, according to a study published recently in the journal Science.

INSURING A HEALTHY FUTURE

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

Health insurance is indispensable for mobilising resources, providing risk protection and achieving improved health outcomes

“Technology-enabled programmes are crucial for continuing medical education” : Prof VN Rajasekharan Pillai, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India

Established in 1991, the IGNOU School of Health Sciences has pioneered in developing competency-based programmes in various disciplines of health sciences.

Workshop on Renewable Energy for Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions

At the backdrop of the growing needs of power in the healthcare sector and healthcare institutions, Christian Medical Association of India (CMAI) had organised for a workshop on ‘Renewable Energy for Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions,’ sponsored by Ministry of New &Renewable Energy (MNRE) at the Holy Family Hospital Auditorium for all matters relating to new and renewable energy such as solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, hydrogen, geothermal etc.

India surges ahead for patient safety: an initiative by AIIMS

The Department of Hospital Administration, AIIMS in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), INCLEN Trust and supported by knowledge partner Becton Dickinson India Pvt. Ltd., has commenced a single platform with aims to bring on reputed clinicians, Nurses and Hospital administrators from 12 leading public and private hospitals and promote the culture of patient safety under the umbrella of NIPS.

North Korea Teams up with WHO to Launch Telemedicine Network

With the help of the World Health Organization, North Korea formally launched a medical videoconferencing network that will connect smaller, rural medical facilities with specialists at Kim Man Yu hospital in the capital Pyongyang.

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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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Least invasive Hip Surgery now possible

With a considerably shorter incision length, minimally-invasive hip surgery promotes faster patient recovery and contributes to shortening recovery times.

e-Health framework to be defined African Health Ministry

The African Ministers of Health were asked by the Vice President John Dramani Mahama to define an e-health framework for purpose of reviewing policies and strategies for the achieving major health goals.

Texas Instruments Developer Conference

[This article was published in the December 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The Silicon Valley of India hosted in early November an august gathering of researchers and developers of cutting edge technology at the 11th edition of Texas Instruments Developer Conference (TIDC).

Moving On..The United States of America adopts ICD-10 codes

[This article was published in the October 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

This article talks about the tenth version of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD – 10) and its adoption by US.

Revitalising Primary Healthcare in the Information Age : Joan Dzenowagis, Diana Zandi, Misha Kay eHealth Unit, World Health Organisation

[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The Internet and World Wide Web have evolved from an information highway, to an enormous virtual library, to a platform for global enterprise and well beyond

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[This article was published in the September 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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