Towards Efficient Healthcare Model
[This article was published in the February 2011 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
After taking the telecom sector by storm, mobile phones are set to change the way healthcare is delivered
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UN takes world closer to ICT4D
[This article was published in the November 2010 issue of the eGov Magazine (http://www.egovonline.net) ]
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Sweden Launches National e-Health Strategy
The Sweden Government has launched a new citizen-centred National e-Health Strategy, which is specifically designed to ensure the provision of information to where it is needed to support improvements in care.
Saudi Intelligence Blames Bureaucrats for Slow Implementation of e-Governance
Saudi Chief of Intelligence Prince Muqrin stated that delays of recent initiative decreases the quality of online governmental services. He also claimed that system does not have any fault.
Brunei Health Ministry signs $2.7 million e-Health contract
The Brunei Health Ministry has signed a $2.7 million contract with Komputer Wisman Sdn Bhd to provide IT equipment to all government medical facilities.
Iran Health Ministry launches e-Health project
Iran Health Ministry announced that Electronic Health Files would be issued for entire nation up to this year end.
Korea establishes ICT fund at ADB for achieving MDGs
The Manilla-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced its $20 million pact with the Republic of Korea that will help the Bank to assist its member countries to achieve MDGs with strategic uses of ICTs.
US$20 million e-Asia and knowledge partnership fund at ADB
The Government of the Republic of Korea has set up a US$20 million e-Asia and knowledge partnership fund at ADB. The fund aims to bridge the digital divide and promote access to information and creating and sharing of knowledge through Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in the Asia and Pacific region.
Feds promise extra $130m for e-health
Australian Prime Minister John Howard has approved an additional $130 million in joint funding to further push electronic health initiatives.
South Africa plans to go with open source software for e-Health system
The South African State Information Technology Agency (SITA) plans to develop an electronic health record system (EHR) for the national Department of Health.
