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May 26, 2026
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Health Officials Investigate Suspected Food Poisoning Deaths in Rourkela Village

A health team has visited Nuadihi village in Sundargarh district following suspected food poisoning that led to two deaths and affected dozens more.

May 25, 2026
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Newborn Dies at Jharsuguda PHC; Family Claims Negligence

A newborn baby girl tragically died at the Palsada Primary Health Centre in Jharsuguda, with the family alleging negligence during her transfer post-delivery.

May 25, 2026
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Woman Collapses at Jagannath Temple Due to Heat and Crowds

A woman fainted at the Jagannath temple on Sunday as large crowds gathered in high heat conditions. She was promptly treated and is now stable.

May 25, 2026
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Four Dead, Over 50 Hospitalized After Ritual Feast in Odisha Village; Cholera Investigation Underway

A post-death ritual feast in Nuadihi village, Odisha, has resulted in four fatalities and over 50 individuals falling ill, with food poisoning suspected as the main cause.

May 23, 2026
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Vedanta Enhances Healthcare Access for 20,000 Tribals at Sunger PHC in Odisha

Vedanta Aluminium has improved healthcare services at the Sunger Primary Health Centre in Odisha, benefiting nearly 20,000 people in remote tribal communities through its CSR initiative.

May 21, 2026
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Private Pharmacies Close, Medicine Supply Disrupted in Odisha

A nationwide strike led by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has disrupted medicine supply across Odisha, as private pharmacies shut down in protest.

April 28, 2026
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Vedanta’s Mobile Health Units Serve Over 50,000 People in Odisha’s Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts

Vedanta Aluminum has delivered essential healthcare services to more than 50,000 individuals across 18 remote villages in Odisha through its mobile health unit initiative.

April 17, 2026
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Odisha Government Elevates Four Senior Doctors to Super Time Pay Grade on Adhoc Basis

The Odisha Government has promoted four senior medical officers to the Super Time Pay Grade, enhancing leadership within the healthcare system.

April 17, 2026
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Dr. Pradip Kumar Hota Appointed as New Director of Public Health in Odisha

The Odisha Government has announced key promotions and appointments within the Health and Family Welfare Department, including Dr. Pradip Kumar Hota as the new Director of Public Health.

April 13, 2026
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Geriatric Ward Inaugurated at Jharsuguda District Headquarters Hospital

A new geriatric ward has been opened at Jharsuguda District Headquarters Hospital to enhance care for patients aged 65 and older.