Reference No: BP0332Pages: 14Published on: 30, March, 2010
Abstract: Political uncertainties may often result in unanticipated events. In this case, non-confirmation by Niger, an African country, of a huge order for sorghum (jowar) resulted in a long legal battle for Shakti Bhog Foods Limited, which had chartered a ship, from Kola Freight, to carry the cargo on the assumption ... More
Reference No: CIPR0006Pages: 13Published on: 26, April, 2010
Abstract: It was June 2008. The conflicts between Mormugao Port Trust (MoPT) and South West Port Limited (SWPL) on coal/coke handling once again surfaced following a report submitted by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) concluding that residents of Vasco city near the port were inhaling coal pollution much beyond ... More
Reference No: CMHS0008Pages: 9Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: There has been a noted increase in the number of institutional deliveries in all District Hospitals after implementation of the Janani Suraksha Yojana. Increased institutional deliveries increase the load of care for the newborns especially the sick newborns. Hence, Intensive New Born Care Units are being established at district hospitals ... More
Reference No: CMHS0006Pages: 7Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Yashodas in the maternity wards are a source of support to women at the time of childbirth. Yashodas ensure that mothers and newborns stay for at least 48 hours at the institution so that health care services such as immunization, nutrition and hygiene are provided. The case highlights the issues faced ... More
Reference No: CMHS0005Pages: 6Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Inter-sectoral convergence between Health and Nutrition activities is the focus of the Village Health Nutrition Day (VHND) programme under NRHM of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The ASHAs, Angan Wadi Workers, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives and the Panchayati Raj Institute members work as a team to ... More
Reference No: CMHS0009Pages: 8Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Measles is a contagious disease. It can be prevented by immunizing children between 9-12 months. The case details the efforts to provide immunity against measles, the importance of surveillance and the need to provide adequate care for those afflicted by measles. The case will be helpful to discuss why there ... More
Reference No: CMHS0007Pages: 6Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Immunization is one of the cost effective interventions to prevent a series of major illnesses particularly in environments where children are undernourished and may die from preventable diseases. The status of child immunization is a good indicator of equity, accessibility and outreach of healthcare services. In India, the Universal Immunization ... More
Reference No: BP0333Pages: 30Published on: 28, May, 2010
Abstract: This case, "One Mission, Multiple Roads: Aravind Eyecare System in 2009" is a sequel to the earlier case, "Aravind Eyecare System: Giving Them the Most Precious Gift" (BP 0299). It describes the new challenges facing AECS in 2009. It presents the strategic choices facing a mission driven organization like AECS. For its future ... More
Reference No: CMHS0010Pages: 12Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Investigations play a very important role in medical diagnosis. Laboratory results are estimated to affect 60-70 per cent of the most important decisions in patient care. Timely collection of sample and delivery of accurate test results are, therefore, important quality indicators of performance of any laboratory. Lab procedures are divided ... More
Reference No: RJMC0014Pages: 8Published on: 8, November, 2010
Abstract: The Director of the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, a postgraduate Siddha medicine teaching institute, has to decide on a strategy that would provide lessons to educational institutes of the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) sector. The case provides an overview of the research and educational activities ... More
Reference No: RJMC0013Pages: 13Published on: 8, November, 2010
Abstract: The Director of the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, has to decide on a strategy to meet his objective of developing, promoting, and propagating the science and art of Siddha, an ancient system of medicine. The strategy assumes importance in the light of the recent efforts of the government to ... More
