NEWS REVIEW – INDIA

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

India News

US launches INR 580 mn health initiative in India

The US on Thursday launched a INR 580 million initiative to improve maternal and child health in India, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.

Microsoft Public Healthcare Seminar: ITs a Healthy Effort

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

Microsoft Corporation and US Agency for International Development (USAID)recently came together to organise a seminar, focusing on the potential of IT in public healthcare.

Building Information Capacity for Better Health: US and Beyond : Ticia Gerber

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

The terms e-Health and health information technology (HIT) are used somewhat interchangeably in the United States.

Assocham summit on corporate health takes up vital issues

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

The corporate honchos have realized that if the health of their employees is not sound, it may translate into absenteeism and reduction in productivity, which in turn may adversely affect the bottomlines of the company.

Free maternal healthcare scheme launched in North India

A scheme titled Coupon Lao; Sehat Pao was launched on 24th January 2007 in seven blocks of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India that will provide free maternal healthcare benefits and pre-pregnancy care to an estimated 8,000 women.

More funding to combat HIV/AIDS

More funds will be allocated by the Union Ministry of Health to combat HIV/ AIDS in India. The funds are to be spent over the next five years for prevention, care, support and treatment of the disease.