BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
ICMR Urges Medical Pros to Extend AMR Surveillance to Secondary Hospitals November 15, 2023 Medical professionals can submit EOIs online for ICMR's antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance network expansion to secondary hospitals by December 16, 2023. The selection, including shortlisting, will conclude by January 17, 2023.
ICMR Invites Applications for Clinical Training & Translational Research Workshops November 6, 2023 Clinical Training workshops provide hands-on training in clinical procedures for medical students, young clinicians, and biomedical scientists, while Translational Research workshops focus on translating lab-proven findings into practical applications.
ICMR Launches DISHA Portal to Improve Diagnostic Service Access in India November 2, 2023 This free public resource helps individuals locate the nearest diagnostic health facilities, enabling increased utilisation of public health services. For the same, ICMR has integrated Geographic Information System capabilities in the DISHA portal.
Massive ICMR Data Breach Exposes Personal Details of Over 81.5 Cr Indian Citizens November 1, 2023 The breach was exposed when US cybersecurity firm Resecurity discovered a threat actor known as 'pwn0001' selling access to 815 million 'Indian Citizen Aadhaar and Passport' records on Breach Forums.
ICMR Calls for Proposals to Establish Ayush-ICMR Advanced Centre for Integrative Health Research October 25, 2023 This initiative aims to create an integrated healthcare system that informs future health policies. It seeks to conduct high-impact research on Integrative Health, using modern scientific methods to generate evidence in crucial national healthcare areas.
ICMR Tests Drone Delivery for Remote Healthcare in Himachal Pradesh October 23, 2023 The potential of drones in healthcare is becoming increasingly vital, especially for rapidly delivering vaccines, medicines, and essential supplies to isolated regions during emergencies.
ICMR Calls Indian Scientist & Researchers to Submit Expressions of Interest Related to Cancer Screening & Diagnostic October 11, 2023 This initiative aims to enhance and elevate the quality of cancer screening within the current healthcare system, utilising established and validated approaches.
ICMR Collaborates with Drone Startup TSAW to Deliver Essential Medical Supplies in HP, Telangana & Karnataka October 5, 2023 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has partnered with Delhi-based TSAW Drones, a drone logistics startup, to deliver crucial medical supplies using drones.
Cipla Joins Hands with Skye Air Mobility to Offer Drone-Powered Medicine Delivery in HP September 27, 2023 The primary goal is to ensure prompt delivery of medications to pharmacies and clinics in remote regions while minimising the potential risks associated with temperature fluctuations that could affect cold chain products.
Kerala Gains Approval to Use Truenat Tests for Nipah Virus Surveillance September 21, 2023 Truenat tests, now accessible locally, eliminate the need to send Nipah-positive samples to Thiruvananthapuram, Thonnakkal, or Kozhikode labs for reconfirmation. This streamlined process accelerates testing, outbreak identification, and preventive measures.
