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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 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...
Odisha Govt Withholds Salary of Striking OMHS Doctors, Orders Termination of Contractual Staff
In a sharp escalation of the ongoing doctors’ agitation, the Odisha government has issued a tough directive cracking down on medical officers of the OMHS cadre who have been boycotting...
Odisha Makes Strong Pitch for National Ayurveda Institute: Health Minister Meets Union AYUSH Minister
In a significant push to strengthen India’s traditional medicine ecosystem, Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling met Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav on Tuesday and submitted...
Vedanta’s Health Camp Reaches 300+ Villagers in Lanjigada
Vedanta Aluminium organised a community health camp at Sibapadar Gram Panchayat in Lanjigada, reaching over 300 community members from ten neighbouring villages in Kalahandi district. The initiative provided free doctor...
Positive Dialogue Ends Doctors’ Agitation: OMSA Suspends Stir After Assurance from Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling
In a major relief for healthcare services across Odisha, the Odisha Medical Service Association (OMSA) has agreed to suspend its ongoing agitation following a highly positive and constructive meeting with...
Swasthya Mitras Brave Rain for Massive Dharna in Bhubaneswar, Demand Permanent Jobs After 8 Years
Defying relentless monsoon showers, hundreds of Swasthya Mitras — the dedicated community health workers who have quietly supported patients across Odisha’s government and private hospitals for the past eight years...
India Hosts 12th International Yoga Day at UN Headquarters
India organised the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, drawing nearly 800 yoga enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. The Permanent Mission of India...
Doctor’s Prescription Mandatory for Cough Syrups as Centre Amends Rules
The Centre announced new rules requiring a doctor’s prescription for purchasing syrups, including cough syrups, from pharmacies. The amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, came into force on June 9,...
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