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.
Health Alert: Ministry Flags Risky Use of Cough Syrup in Toddlers
In a significant step towards ensuring the safety of young patients, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has issued an advisory to all states and Union...
Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: Odisha Sees 28.46 Lakh Footfall in 52,942 Health Camps in 7 Days
In a monumental push towards preventive healthcare and family empowerment, Odisha has emerged as a frontrunner in the nationwide Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Odisha Bolsters Medical Education With 98 Faculty Appointments, Two New Colleges
Odisha’s healthcare and medical education landscape is witnessing a significant transformation with the operationalisation of two new government medical colleges and strategic faculty appointments across the state. The newly established...
Odisha Health Minister Engages NGOs to Strengthen Healthcare Services and Promote Women’s Health Campaign
In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery in Odisha, Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling held a productive discussion with representatives of various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) at the Lok Seva...
Vedanta’s Health Camp Benefits Over 200 People in Odisha’s Tribal Villages
Vedanta Aluminium hosted a free multispecialty health camp at Gunpur village in Kalahandi, benefitting over 200 individuals from 26 nearby villages. The camp provided essential healthcare services, including specialist consultations...
Odisha Readies for Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan Launch on Sept 17
Odisha is set to join the launch of a transformative healthcare initiative, the *Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan* (Healthy Women, Empowered Families Campaign), on September 17, 2025. The campaign, aimed...
IIT Bhubaneswar Hosts Talk on “Reducing Consumption of Sugar, Salt, and Oil”
In celebration of National Nutrition Month, the Sanjeevan Health Centre at IIT Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with Kalinga Hospital, organised an awareness talk titled "Reducing Consumption of Sugar, Salt, and Oil"...
Dy CM Pravati Parida Launches “Healthy Diet Campaign” to Promote Traditional Foods
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the “Healthy Diet Campaign” today at Lemon Tree Premier, Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with the Department of Women & Child Development and UNICEF. The...
Every Life is Precious: Odisha Minister’s Inspiring Call on World Suicide Prevention Day
In a heartfelt address on World Suicide Prevention Day, Odisha's Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj underscored the invaluable worth of every human life, urging society to foster positive...
Odisha Governor Urges Collective Diabetes Awareness at RSSDI Conference
Diabetes has emerged as a formidable public health challenge in recent times, and collective awareness is essential to tackle this silent killer, said Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. Speaking...
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