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A total of 300 hospitals had applied for the digital certification, which was introduced by NABH in 2023

Updated On: 30 Sep 2024 | 7:27 PM IST

IMDX Monkeypox Detection RT-PCR Assay by Siemens Healthineers has received manufacturing approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)

Updated On: 27 Aug 2024 | 11:32 AM IST

'Within six years, India has achieved an 80% financial inclusion rate, a feat that would have taken decades without such digital infrastructure,' she said

Updated On: 26 Apr 2024 | 8:05 AM IST

At 67 million, UP first in terms of absolute numbers of ABHA accounts

Updated On: 31 Jan 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

Developments come days after the data governance of the CoWIN platform was under question due to an alleged leak of user information collected during the pandemic for the COVID-19 vaccination drive

Updated On: 11 Oct 2023 | 9:19 PM IST

According to Mandaviya, fragmented digital solutions being used currently were resulting in significant workload on health workers, inefficiencies due to duplication and lack of interoperability

Updated On: 19 Aug 2023 | 6:36 PM IST

AFib refers to a heart condition where the upper and lower chambers of the heart beat at different frequencies. In other words, the upper and lower chambers are out-of-sync

Updated On: 19 Jul 2023 | 1:41 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at the Satpuda Bhavan in Bhopal, a state government office. As per reports, the fire broke out on the fourth floor of the building

Updated On: 12 Jun 2023 | 7:09 PM IST

Niti Aayog member (Health) Dr VK Paul on Monday said India is committed to minimising the digital health divide by promoting digital solutions and innovation to aid universal health coverage. Addressing an event related to 3rd Health Working Group of G20 India here, Dr Paul said India's digital goods are for the world, and that the country's digital infrastructure and capabilities are enablers of global economic growth and human development. He gave the keynote address for the event titled 'Digital Health Innovations and Solutions to Aid Universal Health Coverage and Improve Healthcare Service Delivery' during the second day of the G20 meet in the city. "India as the voice of Global South is committed to minimising the digital health divide by promoting digital solutions and innovation to aid universal health coverage," Dr Paul said. Quoting a previous statement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Digital India, Dr Paul said, "I dream of a digital India with quality healthcare is ..

Updated On: 05 Jun 2023 | 7:48 PM IST

India's successful adoption of digital health technologies can provide lessons for accelerating the progress towards universal health coverage for all countries, a top WHO official said on Monday. What is crucial is to achieve a level-playing field for making sure that these technologies are available widely for all countries, Dr Alain Labrique, Director, Department of Digital Health and Innovation at WHO, said. He spoke at a session on "Digital Health Innovations and Solutions to Aid Universal Health Coverage and Improve Healthcare Service Delivery" on the second day of the third G20 Health Working Group meeting here on Monday. "When we talk about digital health, we are talking about strengthening primary health care systems, improving universal health coverage, and timely and relevant data for decision making and resource allocation. Most important, we are talking about equity so that no one is left behind. Digital health is a proven pathway to achieve universal health goals," he

Updated On: 05 Jun 2023 | 5:26 PM IST

The Minister added that the side event will explore the transformative potential of digital health and innovations that can help achieve Universal Health Coverage

Updated On: 19 Apr 2023 | 10:45 AM IST

India has identified digital health as one of its top priorities and has gained excellent expertise in developing and implementing digital health programmes, said UNICEF India's chief of health Luigi d'Aquino on Tuesday. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the world realise the potential of digital services in improving the availability, accessibility and efficiency of many health programmes, through various applications and initiatives, d'Aquino, who is attending the second G20 Health Working Group meeting, told PTI. According to him, while considerable progress has been made, the digital health space is evolving fast and many challenges and opportunities need to be explored and addressed. Nevertheless, the evolving tools, vision, and strategies have made it easier for citizens to access digital health services, he said. "For instance, the CoWin app has enabled millions of people to access COVID-19 vaccines while telemedicine has provided essential care to many citizens when access to .

Updated On: 18 Apr 2023 | 9:55 AM IST

The flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is making steady progress in building a comprehensive digital health ecosystem for the country

Updated On: 17 Dec 2022 | 7:01 PM IST

Amazon is stepping back into virtual care with a new service that uses secure messaging to connect patients with doctors for help with nearly two dozen conditions. The retail giant said on Tuesday it will launch Amazon Clinic in 32 states to provide medication refills and care for conditions like allergies, erectile disfunction, hair loss, migraine and urinary tract infections. That list does not include the flu, COVID-19, ear infections or other urgent care conditions for which patients often seek help through telemedicine. Amazon said it will work to add other conditions over time to the service, which will not accept insurance. It also plans to expand the service to more states in the coming months. Tuesday's announcement comes more than two months after Amazon said it will shut down Amazon Care, a hybrid virtual, in-home service it spent years developing. The company had launched that service in 2019 for its Washington employees. It expanded it last year, allowing private ...

Updated On: 16 Nov 2022 | 2:37 PM IST

The hospital asset was sold by DLF Qutub Enclave Complex Medical Charitable Trust in 2011 to Nayati Healthcare and Research NCR Pvt Ltd

Updated On: 09 Aug 2022 | 1:56 AM IST

Same-gender partner of a worker can sign up for health insurance programme, says company.

Updated On: 09 Jun 2022 | 9:24 PM IST

Google's ambitions range from mining big data for algorithms to developing disease-detecting tools to pumping wearables full of health features

Updated On: 17 May 2022 | 10:44 AM IST

The tech platform Flipkart enables access to genuine medicines and healthcare products, and services for millions of customers across the country.

Updated On: 06 Apr 2022 | 2:54 PM IST

This new system will ensure ease of access to doctors, regulation of patient crowds in OPDs, easier referrals and also telemedicine facilities for online consultations, Vijayan said

Updated On: 22 Nov 2021 | 2:38 PM IST

As India gears up to roll out Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across the country, states are not on the same page

Updated On: 05 Oct 2021 | 7:34 AM IST