Launch of

Governments and organizations are uniting in order to launch a new global and unprecedented drive on 26 September, 2007 to cut down maternal and child deaths.

Apollo Unveils Health Insurance Company

The Apollo Hospitals Group in a joint venture with Deutsche Krankenversicherung AG (DKV AG), Europe’s largest private health insurer recently announced its health insurance company, Apollo DKV Insurance Company Limited (Apollo DKV).

Permission given for creation of Indian Institute of Public Health in Delhi (India)

The Delhi Cabinet on 24 eptember, 2007 gave its nod for establishment of an Indian Institute of Public Health, which would provide a sustainable response to the severe shortfall of public health professionals.

Tenders worth INR 1,500 Cr to open in Oct for AIIMS-like hospitals in six cities

A Rs1,500 crore project, the first major government investment for healthcare will kick off in the first week of October with the opening of architecture and design tenders for six hospital projects.

Tenders to open in Oct for INR 1,500 cr AIIMS-like hospitals in six cities

A INR 1,500 crore project, the first major government investment for healthcare will kick off in the first week of October with the opening of architecture and design tenders for six hospital projects.

One lakh mobiles for health workers, volunteers

This initiative will improve the health service delivery system in the rural areas. All the 55,400 women health volunteers in the State will receive mobile phones.

Indonesia’s fight against malnutrition to be supported by ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting efforts by the Government of Indonesia to reduce malnutrition among poor children and pregnant women to put the country on track to achieving the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Indonesia’s fight against malnutrition to be supported by ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supporting efforts by the Government of Indonesia to reduce malnutrition among poor children and pregnant women to put the country on track to achieving the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The International Health Partnership Launched Today

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The International Health Partnership Launched Today

The International Health Partnership aims to improve the way that international agencies, donors and poor countries work together to develop and implement health plans, creating and improving health services for poor people and ultimately saving more lives.

UAE government announced new federal health strategy and modernisation program

The Ministry of Health, UAE has announced 35 initiatives in public healthcare to be implemented in the next three years. The ministry is seeking to become the regulator of healthcare services under the new health strategy for 2008 to 2010, which includes unifying healthcare policies and offering more medical specialties.

New York Governor launches comprehensive health information technology program

New York, Governor Eliot Spitzer’s recently announced the launch a comprehensive health information technology program

Spatial Health Management Information System (SHMIS) : Pramod K Singh, Institute of Rural Management, Anand

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

The article briefly describes the status of
health and health infrastructure in India and also tries to discuss governance issues involved in delivery of public health care.