Tuesday saw tech giant Amazon consolidate its entry into the e-pharmacy market, a major driver of the digital healthcare sector. Regarded as one of the most powerful technology companies in the world, the move by Amazon in the United States was described by the Associated Press as “shaking up another industry.” As of Tuesday, consumers […]
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Tele-ICU: A new innovation in digital health
The Union Government has actively promoted digital health during its tenure. Arguably, no digital health service has been adopted with such fervour as telehealth – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. One manifestation of digital health services during the crisis is the tele-ICU – and Kerala has begun implementing the tele-ICU for the first time. Tele-ICU […]
eSanjeevani: Agarwal urges expanded access to e-health
Lav Agarwal, Secretary in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has urged the Government to expand access to the app eSanjeevani. eSanjeevani is a telehealth application that, The New Indian Express reported on September 8th, had been availed at that time by three lakh people. As The New Indian Express reported at the […]
Telehealth, pandemic, and privacy
In the era of the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has become a valuable tool for healthcare providers and patients alike – allowing consultations to be had even during a period of stringent lockdown. India is no exception – as if to underscore this point, the Delhi government announced earlier this week free online consultations for the […]
E-health growth fuelled by online pharmacies
The e-health segment in India continues to grow with online pharmacies leading the way. Currently valued at US$1.2 billion, Bengaluru-based firm Red-Seer Consulting estimates the e-health sector to reach US$16 billion in the next five years with online pharmacies fuelling the increase in its value. Uptake is also projected to swell, with 57 million Indian […]
Kerala’s startups touted for their role in cancer care
Health minister K. K. Shailaja has emphasised the importance of Kerala’s startups in the state’s healthcare system. Speaking at a symposium jointly organised by the Cochin Cancer Research Centre and Kerala Startup Mission, Shailaja touted the role of Kerala’s startups in care for diseases such as cancer. “We at the ministry keep getting requests for […]
E-pharmacy regulation on the cards as ministers meet
E-pharmacy regulation is being discussed by ministers as the industry grows by leaps and bounds in India. The sector, which accounts for between two and three percent of the US$20 billion pharma market in India at present, is expected to grow sevenfold by 2022 when it is expected to be valued at US$3.7 billion compared […]
Google and India to work together on a digital society
Google and India will cooperate to create a ‘Digital India’ – with healthcare playing a role. The initiative – a collaboration announced by the internet giant and the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) – will reach out to students of engineering to create digital technology solutions to pressing social issues, including health. […]
Cybersecurity: How does Indian pharma fare?
As little as five percent of pharmaceutical companies have secure cybersecurity systems, an expert in the field said at a recent forum. Sal Krishna, chairperson of the Global Cybersecurity Forum, said between five and ten percent of pharmaceutical companies in India possess the security systems needed to protect data from hackers. Many, he added, do […]
Digital health records are being used more and more. Are they secure?
Digital health records are increasingly popular among healthcare professionals, with recent data suggesting 76 percent of practitioners use them. This was according to a report published by Royal Phillips, a global health technology company which stated “digital health technology is a pivotal pillar in delivering value-based care across the healthcare continuum in India.” This trend […]