Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): A comprehensive health assessment conducted by Utkal University has highlighted significant nutritional and health concerns among Odisha’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), revealing high levels of anaemia, chronic undernutrition and emerging metabolic risks across several communities. Representational Image The interdisciplinary study, released on July 20 by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, examined the health and nutritional status of 9,222 individuals from…
BMC Frontline Workers Learn Life-Saving CPR Skills to Help Citizens in Emergencies
Bhubaneswar, July 22 (UDN): In an effort to make emergency response faster and more effective, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has trained its frontline employees in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), empowering them with skills that can help save lives during sudden cardiac emergencies. The training session, organised on the occasion of Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) CPR Day-2026, focused on preparing sanitation inspectors and other field staff…
India Hosts BRICS Health Ministers’ Meet
New Delhi, July 22: India is hosting the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting, bringing together representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to strengthen cooperation in building more inclusive, accessible, and resilient healthcare systems. The meeting will focus on expanding access to quality healthcare, promoting digital health solutions, improving primary healthcare, and enhancing preparedness for future public health emergencies. Health ministers are also expected to…
NIT Rourkela Secures Patent for Biodegradable Bio-Composite Film to Advance Sustainable Healthcare
Rourkela, July 21 (UDN): In a significant step towards sustainable healthcare innovation, researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a patented biodegradable and antimicrobial bio-composite film that could replace conventional plastic-based materials used in medical products such as wound dressings, bandages, and biomedical coatings. Developed by researchers from the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, the innovation addresses the twin challenges…
Kolkata Hospital Provides Care to Three Covid-19 Patients as Authorities Keep Close Watch
Kolkata, July (UDN): Three individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata, with medical teams providing necessary care and health authorities monitoring the situation closely. The patients were admitted to the hospital after testing positive for the infection and are currently receiving medical attention as per established health protocols. Doctors are assessing their condition and ensuring appropriate treatment and monitoring.…
India Moves Forward in Healthcare Innovation as ICMR Shares New Biomedical Solutions
July 21: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has taken a significant step towards strengthening healthcare innovation by transferring three biomedical technologies focused on improving solutions for cancer and infectious diseases. The initiative aims to bring promising scientific research closer to practical healthcare use by encouraging collaboration between researchers, healthcare institutions, and industry partners. The move reflects growing efforts to develop advanced, affordable, and…
KMC Hospital Mangaluru Successfully Treats 94-Year-Old Stroke Patient with Timely Mechanical Thrombectomy
Mangaluru, 20 July: Reinforcing the message that “Time is Brain” and that age should never be a barrier to advanced stroke care, KMC Hospital Mangaluru successfully treated a 94–year–old woman who suffered an acute ischemic stroke, enabling her to regain mobility and return home with a good recovery. The elderly patient was brought to KMC Hospital Mangaluru within 30 minutes of developing sudden weakness on the left side of her body, a classic warning sign of stroke. Recognizing the emergency, the hospital‘s stroke team immediately initiated…
CCTV Captures Alleged Attack on Bargarh Doctor
Bargarh, July 20 (UDN): A doctor at a Community Health Centre (CHC) in Odisha’s Bargarh district was allegedly assaulted by a youth following a dispute over delay in treatment, with the incident being captured on CCTV. According to reports, the incident occurred late Sunday night when the doctor was attending to patients at the health facility. The alleged attack left the doctor injured and raised concerns…
Delhi Strengthens Primary Healthcare Network with Launch of 45 New Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs
New Delhi, July 17: The Delhi government has expanded its public healthcare infrastructure with the opening of 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, increasing the total number of operational centres across the city to 415. The newly added healthcare facilities are aimed at bringing essential medical services closer to residents and improving access to affordable, preventive and primary healthcare. The centres will provide services including basic…
Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar Sets Up 3 bedded Temporary Medical Centre for PuriRathaYatra 2026
Bhubaneswar, July 17: Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, in association with the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Puri, has established a temporary 3-bedded hospital near Talabania Bus Stand to provide emergency medical care during RathaYatra 2026. The initiative has been undertaken as per the directions of the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, and the CDMO, Puri. The facility will be operational from July…