Grassroot Innovations in Healthcare
The past few decades have seen major advances in medical technology and science which have transformed the medical field, and the long term implications of these transformations are apparent. However millions of people across the world do not have a full measure of opportunity to obtain the optimum medical health limited by cost and accessibility. Information Technology (IT) which has revolutionized the operating model presents an opportunity for universal access to medical transformation at very low cost.

National Consultation on GIS Mapping of Health Facilities and Services in India
Geographic Information System (GIS) is an information system for capturing, storing, analyzing, managing and presenting spatially referenced data (linked to location). Several initiatives are presently underway across India to undertake GIS mapping in the health sector. However, information regarding these GIS initiatives remains largely fragmented and unavailable at a single point. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the World Health Organization Country Office for India, has taken a major initiative to review the current status of health GIS in India and identify resources for developing health GIS infrastructure and mapping facilities. A two-day National Consultation on GIS Mapping of Health Facilities and Services in India was held between 3st August-1st September, 2009 in New Delhi.

How “Search” is Changing Healthcare?
Search engines are not done changing business. In fact they have
just begun. They have yet to realize their full potential. Healthcare can become one of the biggest beneficiaries of “search” technology. Google Health is one of the first steps to achieving these benefits. There is still quite a bit of investment and work for clinics and the software companies that serve them to do to
realize these benefits.

Not Enough Here...Too Many There - Health Workforce in India
Today, we are witnessing a growing challenge to maintain the needed numbers, quality, mix and distribution of personnel to meet the healthcare needs of the population.

Internet and electronic communication
Bandolier wants to highlight studies that demonstrate benefits or harm of the Internet, electronic communication with patients, or electronic communication of data for patients and healthcare professionals.

Facilitating communications in Response to HIV/AIDS in SE Asia
The contents of this case study are based on an evaluation conducted
by Health Information Consulting (HIC) of the infoDev project in South-East Asia, which is managed by the UNAIDS Asian Pacific Intercountry Team in Bangkok.

Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly
This guideline summarizes current recommendations for recognition, diagnosis and longitudinal management of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.

National Action Plan to Reduce Health Inequalities 2008-2011, Finland
The National Action Plan to Reduce Health Inequalities outlines proposals
for strategic policy definitions and the most important measures
to reduce socioeconomic health inequalities in Finland. A separate
action plan was deemed necessary since inequalities persist despite the
efforts undertaken through health and social policy.

Equity-Oriented Tool Kit for Health Technology Assessment
A needs-based health technology assessment model is used to provide methods to match the identified health needs of a population, to the most appropriate interventions.

Rockefeller Foundation calls for support for eHealth
The Rockefeller Foundation sponsored a conference series at its Bellagio Center from
July 12-August 8, 2008, titled “Making the eHealth Connection: Global Partnerships, Local Solutions.” During the event, over 200 leaders from the healthcare, technology, finance, policy, and government sectors discussed how to leverage eHealth to advance health services, particularly in low-resource settings.