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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.
Odisha Approves 152 New Professor & Specialist Posts in Super Specialty Departments
In a major boost to Odisha’s public healthcare system, the Health and Family Welfare Department has sanctioned 152 new teaching and specialist positions across super specialty departments in government medical...
First COVID‑19 case detected in Odisha’s Ganjam
Odisha has reported a fresh COVID‑19 case in Ganjam district, raising concerns of possible spread after recent infections in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. A woman undergoing treatment at MKCG Medical College...
India Approves First Dengue Vaccine QDENGA for Ages 4–60
India has approved its first dengue vaccine, QDENGA, developed by Japanese drugmaker Takeda, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against the mosquito‑borne disease. The Drug Controller General of...
Cancer Treatment to Be Covered Under Ayushman Bharat, Says Odisha Health Minister
The Odisha government has announced the inclusion of 121 new cancer treatment packages under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, significantly expanding access to free treatment for eligible beneficiaries. Health and Family...
Odisha Health Minister Urges Public to Stay Alert and Avoid Rumours on COVID-19
As whispers of a possible COVID-19 situation begin to circulate, Odisha’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling has stepped forward with a clear, reassuring message: stay alert, but...
Baleshwar Ultrasound Centre Sealed Over Illegal Sex Determination
In a strong message against illegal sex determination and female foeticide, authorities have sealed a registered ultrasound centre in Soro, Baleshwar district, following serious violations of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal...
Odisha Screens 5 Lakh+ Citizens in TB-Free Mission
Reaffirming its commitment towards the vision of a TB-Free India by 2025, the Government of Odisha has achieved significant progress under the 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2.0, a nationwide...
Odisha Steps Up Covid Checks as AP Reports Suspected Deaths
The Odisha government has sounded a Covid alert in border districts after neighbouring Andhra Pradesh reported two suspected Covid‑19 deaths in Kadapa. Public Health Director Dr Rabindranath Mishra confirmed that...
Government Tightens Rules on High Alcohol Drug Formulations
The Government of India has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to strengthen oversight of medicinal products containing high levels of ethyl alcohol. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced...
Odisha Health Minister Orders Strict Inspections of Private Nursing Colleges
In a high-stakes meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling sent a clear message — Odisha will no longer tolerate substandard nursing education...
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