Health

India policy on medical device price caps a concern

The United States is pressing India not to extend price caps on medical devices and wants New Delhi to allow firms to withdraw products from the market if they do not wish to sell at government det

Publication Date: 
05/10/2017
Business Line (New Delhi)
Tags:
Health, India, Drug Industry, United States Of America (US), Health Policy
Health

Progressing the Sustainable Development Goals through health in all policies: case studies from around the world

WHO and the Government of South Australia have published the case study book on Health in All Policies (HiAP), which describes experiences from around the world in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. Although policy-makers are increasingly aware of the need to work across sectors, change is not easy.

Publication Date: 
01/10/2017
World Health Organization
Tags:
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Health, Health Policy, Environmental Health, Climate Change, Global, Health Care
Health

Rs 515 cr okayed for health schemes in state

DEHRADUN: The Centre has sanctioned Rs 515.99 crore for Uttarakhand to implement National Health Mission programmes in the state as against the demand of Rs 530.13 crore.

Publication Date: 
25/09/2017
Times Of India (Dehradun)
Tags:
Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Health Policy, Immunisation, Non Communicable Diseases, Health
Health

7 index points identified for urban health mission

Seven index points have been identified for review of progress of the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) in Rajasthan.

Publication Date: 
21/09/2017
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Rajasthan, Health Policy, Health Insurance, Health Care, Nutrition, Health
Health

Measuring progress and projecting attainment on the basis of past trends of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals in 188 countries: an analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are grounded in the global ambition of “leaving no one behind”. Understanding today’s gains and gaps for the health-related SDGs is essential for decision makers as they aim to improve the health of populations. As part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016), we measured 37 of the 50 health-related SDG indicators over the period 1990–2016 for 188 countries, and then on the basis of these past trends, we projected indicators to 2030.

Publication Date: 
12/09/2017
Lancet
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Tags:
Health, Diseases, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Infant mortality, Maternal Health, Malaria, Health Care, Health Policy, Air Pollution, Environmental Health, Conflicts, India, Africa, Cambodia, United States Of America (US), Global
Health

National Patient Safety Implementation Framework - India

Patient safety is a fundamental element of health care and is defined as a freedom for a patient from unnecessary harm or potential harm associated with provision of health care. Patient safety represents one of quality of care dimensions alongside accessibility, acceptability, effectiveness, efficiency and people-centeredness.

Publication Date: 
01/09/2017
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Tags:
Health Care, Health Policy, India, Private Sector, Public Sector, Health For All, Hospital Waste, Diseases
Health

Greater focus on health, nutrition can help India meet its development goals

In advance of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to assess the world's progress against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Observer Research Foundation, in collaboration with

Publication Date: 
01/09/2017
Business Standard (New Delhi)
Tags:
Health, India, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR), Health Policy
Health

23% Indian women seek for dignity and respect in maternal healthcare

White Ribbon Alliance started the nation-wide campaign "Hamara Swasthya, Hamari Awaz" for advancement in maternal health of women in India.

Publication Date: 
27/07/2017
Daily News Analysis (Delhi)
Tags:
India, Maternal Health, Women, Health Care, Health Policy, Health
Health

Expert panel to review dengue clinical norms

Doctors report unusual symptomatic manifestations

Publication Date: 
26/07/2017
Hindu (New Delhi)
Tags:
Dengue, Vector Borne Diseases, Medical Research, WHO, Health Policy, Health
Health

$37 bn investment needed to achieve global health targets: Study

An investment of USD 371 billion will be required to achieve key global health targets and prevent 97 million premature deaths in 67 countries, including India, by 2030, a study has said.

Publication Date: 
18/07/2017
Financial Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Health, Global, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Health Policy, WHO, Diabetes, Cancer, India, China, Indonesia, Non Communicable Diseases

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