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comes with an outer diameter 1.4-1.9 and it can easily pass through 2mm working channel bronchoscope . FUJIFILM India Endoscopy Division also showcased the new slim line Video Bronchoscope EB-710P , which is a thin endoscope equipped with an exceptionally compact CMOS sensor .

NABH signs MoU with HSSC for recognition & skilling initiatives of healthcare professionals
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers ( NABH ) and Healthcare Sector Skill Council ( HSSC ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at recognition of HSSC certification for NABH accreditation ; develop training programs for Skilling , Reskilling and Upskilling required for healthcare professionals . Dr . Atul Kochhar , CEO of NABH and Ashish Jain , CEO of HSSC signed the document on January 23 , 2023 . The collaboration will help achieving the goal of enhancing healthcare quality in the country . This landmark initiative is envisaged to provide impetus to quality training , skilling , creating placement opportunities for skilled healthcare workforce leading to enhanced quality of healthcare for patients .
IIT Kanpur & Apollo Hospitals collaborate to develop cuttingedge medical technology
The Indian Institute of Technology ( IIT ) Kanpur and Apollo Hospitals have announced the signing of a MoU for collaborative research in the clinical application of AI and other areas of mutual interest in healthcare technology . This first-of-its-kind formal collaboration between Asia ’ s largest integrated healthcare provider , and a globally renowned institution of technology , is a formal recognition of the rapid convergence of healthcare and technology that is transforming the practice of medicine . Prof . AR Harish , Dean R & D , IIT Kanpur and Prof . Krishnan Ganapathy , Director Apollo Telemedicine , Apollo Hospitals , signed the MoU in the presence of Prof . Abhay Karandikar , Director of IIT Kanpur , and Dr Prathap C Reddy , Founder & Chairman , Apollo Hospitals Group , among others .
National Health Authority introduces new system to measure & grade performance of hospitals
With an objective to shift the focus of measuring performance of hospitals from volume of services provided to the value of healthcare services , National Health Authority

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