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HLL launches multipurpose condom vending machines at Delhi Metro stations The machine uses ‘Vend Sensor’ wherein if the user fails to get the product due to any reason, he/she will get the money back HLL LIFECARE Ltd (HLL), a large manufacturer of contraceptives, has decided to associate with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to make available male and female condoms at its stations across the national capital. Keralabased HLL, a Central PSU of Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will also provide its array of products like sanitary napkins, oral contraceptive pills, deodorants and Ayurvedic products (joint pain cream and hair oils) -- through vending machines. Delhi Metro operates about 2800 services every day with its daily ridership averaging 24 lakh commuters. Such an initiative will help travellers to replenish their stocks of contraceptives even if they
miss their date with a chemist’s shop or government dispensaries. Dr M Ayyappan, Chari-
man and MD of Kerala HLL said that the company would, in the first phase, install 25
Jiva Ayurveda opens four clinics in Mumbai Plans to enhance its reach to 50 clinics by 2015 JIVA AYURVEDA has launched four clinics in Mumbai. The launches are part of Jiva's plan to create a network of Ayurveda clinics across the country. With these clinics located at Andheri (West), Kandivali (East), Thane (West) and Mira Road; Jiva Ayurveda has marked its entry into Maharashtra. In its second phase, Jiva plans to open clinics in Pune, Chembur, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan, Nagpur and Nashik.
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The organisation plans to open 25 more clinics across India in the next year. With the launch of the new clinics in Maharashtra, Jiva Ayurveda now operates a chain of 25 clinics spread across nine states in India. Through its clinics, Jiva Ayurveda offer Ayurvedic treatment services for lifestyle and degenerative disorders such as diabetes, joint pains, skin disorders, obesity, etc. Jiva Ayurveda also runs a large telemedicine centre that offers Ayurvedic consultancy and treatment services to its patients across 1500 cities and towns in the country. Announcing the launch and
entry in the state, Dr Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda said, “Jiva Ayurveda is dedicated to bringing high quality, affordable and authentic Ayurveda to people. It is with the same vision of taking Ayurveda to every home that we have opened these new clinics, to serve the people of Maharashtra.” Dr Kuldip Raj Kohli, Director of Ayurveda, Government of Maharashtra, the Chief Guest at the launch said that with the growing lifestyle disorders in Maharashtra, Ayurveda will play a key role in ensuring complete health. EH News Bureau
vending machines at 21 metro stations. “Our endeavour is to make condoms, sanitary napkins, deodorants and contraceptive pills available to the commuters of Delhi Metro, who can avail this facility while on move. It will also contribute to social issues of family planning, HIV/AIDS prevention and women hygiene leading to their overall health,” he pointed out. Operated by Instago, a leading vending company in India, the fully automatic multipurpose vending machines dispense the product at the press of a button after inserting Indian currency. A unique feature of the machine is that it accepts all Indian currency, both in paper and coin forms. It also returns the excess credit, if any, inserted by the
user. The machine uses ‘Vend Sensor’ wherein if the user fails to get the product due to any reason, he/she will get the money back. HLL also plans to install two electronic vending machines for sanitary napkin and condoms in corporate offices, schools and college washrooms, and various other public locations to make these products available for the people. “The need for making condoms at the right place, right time and with minimum of embarrassment calls for an innovative method of condom distribution. Multipurpose condom vending machines are a novel way to address this situation,” Dr Ayyappan said. EH News Bureau
Vitiligo clinic launched in Mumbai The clinic performs Melanocyte Transplantation surgery for select patients SURGEON AND dermatologist, Dr Sanjeev Mulekar has launched a specialty clinic for vitiligo in Andheri, Mumbai. Vitiligo means leukoderma, a disease that causes the loss of skin color in blotches. It occurs when the cells that produce melanin die or stop functioning. The primary services rendered at the clinic include in-depth consultation, counseling and group meetings. Home units of phototherapy, camou-
flage or covering make-up along with Melanocyte Transplantation are the latest surgical treatment. Dr Mulekar has established a Vitiligo Treatment Clinic in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and has trained dermatologists in the US, Canada, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, and Saudi Arabia. He has also established a Vitiligo Surgical section at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. EH News Bureau