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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.
Bhubaneswar Capital Hospital to Increase ICU Beds from 16 to 40: Key Decisions from RKS Meeting Led by MP Aparajita Sarangi
In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure, Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar is poised to address long-standing challenges and enhance patient care. A key decision was made during the Rogi Kalyan...
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Ranked No. 1 in Health Record Linkage under ABDM
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, has been recognised as the top government facility in the category of Linking Health Records under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission...
Alarming Rise in Tobacco Use in Odisha: Government Vows Strict Action
Tobacco consumption has emerged as a grave public health crisis in Odisha, with 42 per cent of the population indulging in cigarettes or gutkha, according to Health and Family Welfare...
Chintan Shivir Sets Path Forward for ABDM and ABPMJAY: Odisha Receives Two Awards
The two-day Chintan Shivir, hosted in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, concluded this afternoon with Chief Secretary Anu Garg delivering the valedictory address. In her speech, Chief Secy Garg emphasised that “good governance...
Odisha No.1 in ABPMJAY Cards: National Chintan Shivir Begins in Bhubaneswar
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs and Electronics & Information Technology, Dr Mukesh Mahaling, today inaugurated the two-day National Level Chintan Shivir on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri...
‘Do Not Panic Over Nipah Virus’, Says Odisha Health Minister
Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling chaired a high-level review meeting today to assess the state’s preparedness against the Nipah virus. Senior officials, including Commissioner-cum-Secretary Ashwathi S.,...
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...
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