HLL to produce medical devices technology developed by SCTIMST

India’s leading healthcare products manufacturing company HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) will industrially produce and commercialise three new medical devices, the […]

A Manifesto for Growth

Keynote speeches, panel discussions, roundtables, workshops and technology showcases led to a flowing of intellectual outputs at the eHealth India 2011 […]

MESSAGE: NARENDRA MODI- Chief Minister, Gujarat

Gujarat, with its all inclusive, sustainable and rapid growth, is emerging as a globally preferred place to live in and […]

Technology that Cares

Indias healthcare sector is in a dynamic phase of growth but technology must work towards affordable healthcare By Dhirendra Pratap […]

Rejuvenating US Healthcare System: April 2010 Issue

EDITORIAL Hail Obama! SPOTLIGHT We are now a nation of connected people Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Government of India […]

ICT Becomes

[This article was published in the September 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] The first eHealth World Forum was held from 1st -3rd August 2011 to create a platform for dignitaries from all over the world and discuss emerging issues in depth in the areas of IT and technology in the healthcare services sector

Riding high on hope

[This article was published in the April 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] The highs and lows of healthcare information technology

“The Government is seriously engaged in developing an indigenous medical device industry” : Dr. T Ramasami, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, India

As the Secretary of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Dr. T Ramasami, has been actively engaged in the development of policies and programs for science and research activities.

Govt to provide INR 100 cr to pharma industry

With a view to promote research and development in the pharmaceutical sector, the government plans to provide soft loans of INR 100 crore to the industry in the current fiscal.

A hospital a town, keeps away the frown!

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

A hospital a town, keeps away the frown!

The Union Budget 2008 is out and a silent celebration is on in almost every board room… (and drawing rooms too!)

Taking Control – Medical Devices Industry to get a Regulatory Authority

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

The medical equipment market in India is growing at an annual rate of 15% and is expected to touch US$ 4.98 billion by 2012. With a highly unregulated environment in terms of quality, reliability, pricing and control, uncertainty rules the roost. Often, it�s a confusing maze for care providers and medical professionals, and the brunt of all this has to be borne solely by those at the end of the chain – �the patients� !

There is a dire need for a legal framework and a regulatory agency to look after the industry. How far have we reached? Is the Government taking the right steps? eHEALTH takes stock of the matter.

SGRH launches telemedicine centres in Haryana and Rajasthan

Sri Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) of New Delhi, India has launched its telemedicine centres in Haryana and Rajasthan.

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.