-In a first-of-its-kind approach globally, liver donation surgeries for both donors were performed using minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques- Chandigarh, 17th July 2026: Fortis Hospital Noida has achieved a major milestone by performing what is believed to be the world’s first laparoscopic dual-lobe living donor liver transplant. The complex procedure was successfully performed on a 51-year-old man from Kyrgyzstan suffering from end-stage liver disease caused by…
Five Common Myths About Children’s Urinary Problems That Parents Should Stop Believing
By Dr. Mithun K N, Consultant – Paediatric Surgery and Paediatric Urology, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru When a child complains of pain while urinating, wets the bed repeatedly, or makes too many trips to the bathroom, parents tend to reach for familiar explanations. Some of those explanations are accurate. Many are not. Misconceptions about urinary problems in children are extremely common, and some of them lead…
Rayagada Malaria Situation Under Review as Health Department Steps Up Surveillance
July 15 (UDN): The Odisha Health Department has intensified monitoring of the malaria situation in Rayagada district following the death of an Ashram School student, with an investigation into the incident currently underway. A special team from the Health Department has visited Rayagada to assess the ground situation and review preventive and control measures being taken in the district. According to health officials, 66 malaria cases…
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar Successfully Treats Rare Brain Injury Caused by Post-Traumatic Workplace Accident
Bhubaneswar, July 15: In a remarkable case highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and advanced neurosurgical expertise, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar successfully treated a 32-year-old HR professional from Bolani who had been suffering from severe chronic head pain for nearly four years following a traumatic workplace accident. The patient sustained a life-threatening head injury in 2022 after a ceiling fan detached from the roof at his workplace and…
Odisha Expands Healthcare Workforce to Improve Medical Services Across the State
July 15 (UDN): The Odisha government is taking major steps to strengthen the state’s healthcare system by expanding its medical workforce and improving the availability of essential healthcare services for citizens. Pic Credit: https://x.com/CMO_Odisha Under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the state government has initiated the process to fill 1,108 Pharmacist Officer posts, 238 Ophthalmic Officer posts, and 380 Medical Laboratory Technician…
India’s Pharma Innovation Gains Momentum as Domestic Patent Growth Surges
July 15: India’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a strong rise in innovation activity, with India-origin pharma patents registering significant growth and the industry’s research pipeline expanding to more than 1,095 projects, according to a recent report. The increase in patent filings reflects the growing focus of Indian pharmaceutical companies on research and development, new drug discovery, and advanced healthcare solutions. The sector is increasingly moving…
Odisha’s Ganjam District Increases COVID-19 Monitoring Amid Growing Concerns
Ganjam, July 14 (UDN): The Ganjam district administration has issued a high alert across the district in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases reported in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The move is aimed at strengthening public health preparedness and ensuring a timely response to any potential health risks. The Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) and Public Health Officer (PHO) have directed all government hospitals and…
Odisha Strengthens TB Fight with Mass Screening Drive, Nutritional Support for Patients
Bhubaneswar, July 13 (UDN): Odisha has accelerated its efforts towards tuberculosis elimination through an extensive 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 2.0, screening more than 5.18 lakh people and providing nutritional support to over 28,000 TB patients across the state. The campaign, carried out across all 30 districts, focused on early identification of TB cases, preventive treatment, and improving patient care through community participation and coordinated…
ETRI Develops Hierarchical AI Agent That Tackles Complex Errands with Ease
Korean researchers have developed a hierarchical AI technology that autonomously plans even complex long-horizon tasks. The development of this hierarchical task-planning AI technology, which reduces hallucinations and doubles the success rate, is expected to help robots and agents carry out long-term missions. Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) developed the hierarchical task-planning artificial intelligence (AI) technology “ReAcTree”, which autonomously divides tasks requiring complex and lengthy procedures…
Assam Budget 2026 Prioritises Youth, Infrastructure and Healthcare Expansion
Guwahati, July 10: The Assam government has presented a budget focused on employment generation, infrastructure development, healthcare improvement, and overall economic growth, outlining 10 major initiatives aimed at strengthening the state’s development agenda. The budget places strong emphasis on creating new job opportunities, supporting youth, and enhancing skill development programmes. It also prioritises infrastructure expansion, including improvements in connectivity and public facilities to support long-term…