Bhubaneswar: 28/12/23: As many as 2473 Medical Officers have been inducted into the state medical services. 2392 of them are MBBS doctors, and 81 are Dental Surgeons. An orientation programme graced by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik was held at Kalinga Stadium today. This induction of new Medical Officers will further strengthen the healthcare delivery system of the State. Speaking on ...

Bhubaneswar, 7.12.2023: A State-level event titled “Launching of FP2030 Roadmap and Newer Contraceptives” was organised at Hotel Welcom, BBSR on December 6th, 2023.  Guests included Dr. Brundha D, IAS Mission Director NHM Odisha, Dr. Bijaya Kumar Panigrahy, Director of Family Welfare, Odisha and Andrea M. Wojnar, UNFPA representative India & Country Director Bhutan. The participants for the event included ADPHO ...

Thiruvananthapuram:1/12/23: The Vice-President, Shri JagdeepDhankhar today underlined the role of Ayurveda as an ‘affordable, non-invasive, efficacious and wholesome solution’ amidst the surge in modern-day non-communicable and lifestyle diseases. Highlighting Ayurveda’s emphasis on prevention, balance, and personalized care, he observed that “it aligns seamlessly with the global call for a sustainable and equitable healthcare system.” Addressing the inaugural session of the ...

Bhubaneswar:20/1 1/23: Renowned cardiologist Dr Jadunath Prasad Das, popularly known as Dr JP Das, breathed his last while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar on Sunday evening. He was 90. During his final moments, Das was surrounded by his wife Gayatri Das, a dedicated social worker, son Dr Debabrata Das, daughter-in-law Bidya Das, and granddaughter Ishani Das. According to ...

Bhubaneswar: 18/11/23: Attending the orientation programme for 102 newly recruited Assistant Professors, who joined the Odisha Medical Education Service, CM Naveen Patnaik urged them to have a human touch while treating patients. CM said this profession demands commitment and added that they need to create confidence among the patients and their relatives. CM added that along with professional skills, a ...

Bhubaneswar: 14/11/23:The Odisha Cabinet on Tuesday approved the “Ama Hospital” Scheme – a transformation initiative under 5T to make healthcare more patient-centric and focus more on investing in interventions contributing towards ease of living by the patients and the family members coming to public health facilities. A sum of Rs. 3388.73 Crs. has been provisioned for a period of five ...

Bhubaneswar,14/10/2023: AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been providing modern and quality health care services to the people of Odisha as well as neighboring states. Daily footfall of the patients in the national institute proves the trust of the public in AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Be it medical education, research, treatment, or collaborations, it has excelled and brought laurels in the glorious decades’ journey, said ...

Bhubaneswar:6/10/23:Dedicating two state-of-the-art Linear Accelerators at Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer (AHPGIC) in Cuttack, CM Naveen Patnaik highlighted that Odisha in recent times is witnessing a massive transformation in the healthcare sector. With the addition of the two linear accelerators worth ₹38 Cr, the total number of linear accelerators at the institute went up to four which will ...

Bhubaneswar:5/10/23: Odisha will soon get 5 new Multi-Specialty and Super-Specialty Hospitals. This is the first of its kind initiative by any state to develop healthcare facilities in PPP mode. The HFW Dept has signed agreements with private partners, for the establishment of 100 to 200-bed affordable multi-specialty hospital projects at Angul, Barbil, Bhadrak & Jharsuguda, and a cancer care super ...

Jatani:3/10/23:Laying the foundation stone for Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at NISER Campus in Jatni, CM Naveen Patnaik said the facility will be a great boost for people of Odisha in the treatment of cancer. CM added the people will not have to go to Mumbai or other big cities for treatment.CM expressed confidence that the facility will ...