*J&K chosen as Pilot State to implement Swasthya Slate
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 13: Norwegian Ambassador to India, Eivind S. Homme, called on the Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, here this morning.
During their meeting, Mufti Sayeed and the Norwegian Ambassador discussed several mutually-beneficial projects taken up between India and Norway, especially the one related to ‘Swasthya Slate, a health sector scheme as part of Norway-India Partnership Initiative (NIPI).
The Chief Minister appreciated the transfer of knowledge and technology between the two countries under NIPI and hoped that the scheme will simplify undertaking medical tests, especially benefiting the weaker sections of the society.
Under Swasthya Slate, J&K has been chosen as the Pilot State in India and the project is being implemented through Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI).
A unit has already been established at Sunderbani, in Rajouri district. The registration process has already started and tests are being performed on expectant mothers by using the device.
Swasthya Slate is a bluetooth-enabled tablet, which includes specialized applications that help users perform a variety of screenings and health analysis protocols.
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