Newdelhi:24/5/26:In light of the reported outbreaks of Ebola Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO), under the International Health Regulations (IHR), 2005, on 17 May 2026, determined the situation to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has also ...

Bhubaneswar, 20/04/2026: In a landmark achievement for healthcare in Odisha, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has successfully performed its first deceased donor liver transplant this April. This milestone coincides with World Liver Day, highlighting the importance of liver health and the life-saving impact of organ donation. At the center of this inspiring story is Dr. Radha Parhi, a dedicated Homeopathic Medical Officer from Bhadrak ...

Bhubaneswar:27/1/26: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 Samiti (RKS) meeting, chaired by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, to expand the hospital’s ICU beds from 16 to 40, ensuring better access to critical care for thousands of daily patients ...

Bhubaneswar:19/1/26: 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 Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) at Swosti Premium in Bhubaneswar. In his inaugural address, Dr Mahaling described ABPMJAY as a revolutionary transformation in India’s healthcare ...

Mumbai:3*/1/25:NTPC Limited – Western Region–I Headquarters, Mumbai, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services. Under this CSR initiative, NTPC has sanctioned ₹23.16 crore for the upgradation of radiotherapy services at the Siddhpur Satellite Centre of GCRI, Ahmedabad. The support will be utilized for the procurement and installation of ...

Newdelhi:31/12/25:In a landmark achievement for Indian medicine, the Ophthalmology Department at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt has successfully performed India’s first-ever 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent, combining advanced imaging with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Conducted with the new stand-mounted Spectralis system and a state-of-the-art 3D operating microscope, this pioneering procedure places the Armed Forces Medical Services at ...

Bhubaneswar, December 18, 2025:The two-day Healthcare Startup Conclave 2025, organized by Startup Odisha, MSME Department, Government of Odisha, concluded successfully at the O-Hub Incubation Centre. Themed “Inspiring Health Innovation for Odisha and Beyond,” the event engaged over 150 healthcare entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, academicians, professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs and students, strengthening the state’s path to becoming a healthcare innovation hub. The participants ...

Bhubaneswar:20/8/25:The Odisha government has directed intensified efforts to combat sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemia, with special focus on high-risk zones of the state. Health and Family Welfare Secretary Aswathy S. issued this directive while reviewing the progress of the ongoing programme at a high-level meeting held at Lokseba Bhawan on Monday. Mission Director, NHM, Dr. Brundha D., highlighted that ...

Bhubaneswar: 7/8/25:Odisha Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling reviewed the prevention of malaria and dengue diseases with district officials through a virtual meeting. The government aims to eliminate public health problems, including vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue. The Minister emphasised the importance of joint efforts to combat these diseases and directed officials to take proactive measures, particularly in malaria-prone areas. ...

Bhubaneswar, 05/08/2025:2nd Phase Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign will commence from August 10 (Sunday) to eliminate filaria. Under this programme, 1.7 crore people will be administered anti-filarial drugs. According to the schedule, the campaign will be carried out from August 10 to 19 in the districts of Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jharsuguda, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sambalpur, Sonepur, and Sundargarh, ...