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[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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[This article was published in the October 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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Centre proposes new Cancer Institute in Chennai

The Centre has proposed to set up a state-of-the-art National Cancer Institute in Chennai at an initial cost of INR 200 crore, the proposed institute will come up on a 10-acre plot in Egmore.

Indian Govt. planning workplace health policy for IT professionals

A growing number of young IT professionals in India are seen to be suffering from lifestyle diseases. Keeping this in view the government is planning a workplace health policy for those working in this sector.

First ‘pharmacovigilance’ center launched in India

Accenture and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company have together launched the pharmaceutical industry’s first ‘pharmacovigilance’ center, in Chennai, India, to monitor safety of data collected on medicines.

Indian Govt planning workplace health policy for IT professionals

A growing number of young IT professionals in India are seen to be suffering from lifestyle diseases. Keeping this in view the government is planning a workplace health policy for those working in this sector.

New Delhi’s First Full-fledged Nursing college

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Anbumani Ramadoss recently inaugurated New Delhi’s first ever college of nursing at the Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC). Affiliated to Delhi University, the college is recognised by the Indian Nursing college.

Fortis ventures into South India

The Fortis group recently announced their decision to buy 48% stake in Chennai-based Malar Hospital for around Rs 42 crore. This move will mark the group’s first entry in South India.

ePlanet (US) to invest in Chennai medical technology company Trivitron

US-based venture capital fund ePlanet is in talks to invest $12 million in Chennai-based medical technology company Trivitron.

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[This article was published in the September 2007 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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Space Hospitals rolls out V-SAT ambulance fleet for rural health service

Chennai-based Space Telemedicine Hospitals Ltd announced is rolling out a fleet of ambulances fitted with V-SAT and videoconferencing facilities to help rural poor in Andhra Pradesh to access expert diagnosis and treatment.

Free cyber space for visually impaired

Chennai based NGO (non-government organization) has set up an Internet centre for visually challenged people to use cyber space for free.

Chennai (India) to host International Conference on telemedicine

The first international conference on telemedicine will held in Chennai, India in November 2007. Apollo Hospitals, Sankara Nethralaya and Sri Ramachandra Medical University will sponsor the conference.