600,000 litres of blood went down the drain, says Naco

Despite India facing a shortfall of nearly three million units of blood annually, over six lakh litres, or 28 lakh […]

Delhi govt to procure 4 lakh condoms for sex workers

Delhi government will procure four lakh condoms and distribute it in the national capital’s red-light area G B Road till […]

Government Launches Unique Mobile Application on HIV/AIDS

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Department of Telecommunications and National AIDS Control […]

Only 2 percent more Indian blood donors will address shortage

Despite being a country with a population of 1.2 billion, India faces a blood shortage of 3 million units. The problem […]

In Safe Hands

Rajnish Rohatgi, Director, BD Medical- Medical Surgical Systems delves into the detail of the different initiatives and projects the company […]

Opportunities for excellence

[This article was published in the July 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ]

Build security, end blood scarcity : Dr Rajesh Gopal, Managing Director, Gujarat State AIDS Control Society

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

Well-coordinated chains of mother banks and storage centres, supported by NGOs and altruistic donors, is the way to go

Delhi to get HIV/AIDS tele-medicine facility

A tele-medicine facility for HIV infected patients is being set up on a pilot basis in the Center of Excellence, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.

Donated blood could cost up to 70% more if Govt approves plan

India is considering a proposal to hike costs of obtaining blood via tranfusion by up to 70% as part of a plan to revise service charges to help pay for more advanced testing and storage of blood.

India to set up world class blood banks in 600 districts

The Government of India has announced that it would set up state of the art blood banks in 600 districts across the country and a model blood bank in all the states within next two to three years.

Making CD 4 level test accessible to HIV/ AIDS victims in India

National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Clinton Foundation and Becton Dickinson (BD) India, through a public-private partnership shows the way for HIV/ AIDS victims.

Tamil Nadu (India) moves for female condoms to fight against HIV/ AIDS

The state of Tamil Nadu (India) launched an initiative to introduce female condoms, which is backed by Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) and the Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT).

Nutritional support to HIV positive children in India

The National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) has cleared a new programme to provide nutritional supplement to children enrolled under the Anti-Retroviral Programme (ART).