Odisha Health Connect Season-III Concludes Successfully, Discusses Key Issues

Bhubaneswar, Nov 12: Like the earlier two editions, the Odisha Health Connect Season-III was also successfully organised with discussions on three key health aspects- Odisha As A Destination Next For Advanced Healthcare, Allied Health As A Source Of Employment And Livelihood, and Rural Health Infrastructure –Improvements For A Healthy Nation and honouring some personalities for their contributions in the health sector.

The Argus News organised the mega conclave, Odisha Health Connect-III in Bhubaneswar on November 9. Participation of stakeholders and the general public, including students, direct telecast of the discussions on the TV Channel and publication of stories, based on the views of the experts, in different medial platforms, created awareness about the State's health infrastructure, availability of treatment facilities, and future requirements to address various health issues.

Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan while inaugurating the Odisha Health Connect-II said that the event would go a long way to morally support people in rural areas who mostly get tensed if they hear about three diseases -- high blood pressure, Diabetes and cancer. "Not only health services, but awareness about health and diseases is necessary," said Harichandan.

He said the Odisha Government is trying to make the state a 'health destination'."

Odisha Health Secretary Aswathy S., who also graced the conclave with her presence, said that the government has set deadlines for themselves -- Viksit Odisha by 2036 and Viksit India by 2047.

The ICMR Director Sanghamitra Pati, on the other hand, has said that the health service isn't single person's job, rather it's a team work. Dr. Gautam Khanna, CEO, P.D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research, Mumbai, said that the health service in the state needs talents, technology and infrastructure.

Asit Rath, CEO & M.D, Aviva India and Dr. B.S. Srinath, Managing Trustee, Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation; Dr Subrat Jena, M.S (Ortho), M.Ch (Plastic Surgery) Chairman Ashwini Group of Hospitals; Dr. Ashok Choudhury, Hepatolgist and Transplant Physician, Additional Professor, Institute Of Liver And Biliary Sciences; Sudhansu Adhikari, State Head, Patanjali Yog Peeth, Odisha & Chairman, India Yoga Associatio, Odisha; Biren Das, Eminent Film Producer and Health Awareness Consultant, Dr. Shaktimaya Mohapatra, Director, Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar; Kasturi Sengupta, General Manager (Health), National Insurance Co. Ltd. Kolkata; Dr. Pradeep Kumar Patra, V.C, Pt. Deendayal Hospital, Raipur; Subitha Kumar B. Sanum Sanguineas Solutions Pvt. Ltd, and Dr. Shibasish Giri, Endogenous stem cell specialist, University of Leipzig and Technical University of Munich, Germany also graced the conclave with their presence and shared their knowledge and ideas over various topics.
On this occasion, Argus News, one of the leading news channels in Odisha, honoured some personalities, who have made valuable contributions in the health sector in recent time as well as over the years.

Kendrapara's Asha worker Sibani Mandal and ambulance driver Manas Mallick were honoured with 'Swaasthya Mitra Award' for their valuable contribution during the time of 'Cyclone Dana'.

Renowned physician, Dr Niraj Mishra, was honoured with the 'Health Legendary Award', while Dr Kishore Chandra Das was honoured with the 'People's Doctor Award'.

At the outset, Argus News Editor-In-Chief Sanjaya Jena delivered the welcome address at the event. “The intent is to inspire actionable insights and forge partnerships that will lead to a healthier, more resilient future for all. Argus Health Connect Season-III is a platform that is aimed at collaboration, knowledge sharing, and exchange of ideas towards transforming healthcare for the future,” he said.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Argus News CEO Prakash Sahu.