Health
Stay updated with the latest health news, policies, and medical advancements from Odisha and beyond. Covering healthcare initiatives, wellness tips, disease prevention, and expert insights, this section provides valuable updates for a healthier life.
Odisha CM Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Trauma Care Centre at Sambalpur DHH
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Trauma Care Centre and Out-Patient Department (OPD) building at the Sambalpur District Headquarters Hospital during his two-day visit to...
Odisha Hikes Post-Mortem Allowance for Medical Officers to Rs 1,000 per Case
In a significant move aimed at bolstering healthcare services and recognising the demanding responsibilities of doctors, the Odisha government's Health and Family Welfare Department has announced an increase in the...
Odisha CM Pushes for Nursing Reforms and Digital Health Mission Rollout
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today conducted a comprehensive review of various initiatives under the Health and Family Welfare Department at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting focused on bolstering...
Odisha Invokes ESMA to Ban Strikes by Doctors and Medical Staff for Six Months
In a decisive move to prevent disruptions in healthcare services, the Odisha government has imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) on doctors and other medical staff, prohibiting any form...
Khurda Jaundice Outbreak: Cause Still Unclear, Says Public Health Director
The outbreak of jaundice in Khurda district has raised concern, with nearly 50 children reported infected. Public Health Director Dr Nilakantha Mishra confirmed that while several cases have been detected,...
CM Majhi Reviews Infrastructure Upgrades for Medical Colleges & Hospitals in Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Health and Family Welfare Department's various programs at Lok Seva Bhawan. The meeting focused extensively on...
Odisha Launches Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025: Rs 6,263 Cr MoUs, 38K+ Jobs Announced
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today launched the Odisha Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025 at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 held at Hotel Taj Vivanta in Bhubaneswar, marking...
Odisha Health Dept Joins Hands with CanKids to Transform Childhood Cancer Care
In a significant step towards improving childhood cancer treatment, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CanKids KidsCan, a leading national organisation dedicated...
ABPMJAY-GJAY Committee Resolves Patient-Centric Healthcare Reforms in Odisha
The government has introduced new patient-centric initiatives under ABPMJAY-GJAY to ensure uninterrupted cashless treatment for beneficiaries in Odisha. This decision was made during the empowered committee meeting chaired by Chief...
State-Level Tribal Healers’ Meet Inaugurated | Preserving Indigenous Ayurvedic Knowledge
The State-Level Tribal Healers’ Meet 2025 was inaugurated today at the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) in Bhubaneswar. The event, organised at the state level,...
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