Health

Frontline personnel of the 108 Emergency Ambulance Service in Odisha who demonstrated exceptional dedication, professional competence and humanitarian spirit — going beyond the call of duty during critical emergencies —...

The rising incidence of malaria in Malkangiri district has triggered concern at the state level, with 7,239 positive cases detected in seven months and 2,816 cases reported in July alone,...

The Odisha government has clarified that the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana will not be merged with the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The scheme, which provides medical coverage for journalists, will...

Zydus today announced positive topline results from its completed EVIDENCES-X™ Phase II(b), prospective, multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Saroglitazar Magnesium in patients with...

Reports of scrub typhus in Anugola have stirred worry in recent days. The Health Department now says the picture is more cautious than the first headlines suggested — and that...

To champion a healthy, green, and fit Odisha, the Sports and Youth Services Department, Government of Odisha, successfully hosted the 'Sunday on Cycle' rally today, marking the grand conclusion of...

Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department on Saturday notified a monthly incentive of Rs 20,000 for dental surgeons in the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) cadre who hold a post-graduate qualification...

Odisha’s State Technical Task Force on malaria elimination and other vector-borne diseases met today at Kharavel Bhavan with a clear message: the fight is not over, and high-burden pockets need...

India’s food regulator has moved against two of the country’s best-known spice names after laboratory tests found their compounded hing well below the legal standard. The Food Safety and Standards...

The Health Department in Odisha has confirmed four cases of scrub typhus in Sanabagadari village under Khamar CHC in Anugola district, prompting intensified surveillance and preventive measures. Blood samples of...