At a Glance
Additional context: Access to digital medical literature can support evidence-based care when clinicians assess study design, applicability and publication date. Libraries should communicate eligibility, authentication and licensing conditions for ERMED resources.
On 9 October 2026, India’s National Medical Library, under the Directorate General of Health Services, held the fifth ERMED Consortium national training-cum-conference in New Delhi.
Key points
- The conference focused on digital health information and evidence-based medical research.
- The Union Health Secretary called for wider access to digital medical resources, especially at underserved medical colleges.
- Hands-on training covered four digital platforms.
Why it matters
Medical students, clinicians, librarians and researchers need reliable access to current journal literature and reference databases. Library access and training can support evidence-informed clinical learning.
Limitations
The announcement does not guarantee free access to every database for every individual or institution. Check eligibility and institutional subscriptions.
Official source
Educational information; clinical decisions require assessment of primary evidence and local guidelines.