State To Recruit 5000 Doctors Soon: Minister Harichandan At “Argus Odisha Health Connect Season-III"

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9: Odisha government will soon recruit as many as 5,000 doctors to expand the health services in the State and provide better healthcare facilities to the people, State’s Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Saturday.

Additionally, two new medical colleges will be opened soon in the State, said the Minister.

Minister Harichandan said this while addressing the “Argus Odisha Health Connect Season-III”, a day-long conclave organized by Argus News, here.

Harichandan graced the conclave as the chief guest and inaugurated the event. Addressing the event, he said, “Odisha Government has initiated measures to maintain patient-doctor ratio in the State. Process has already been initiated to appoint 5,000 doctors. There are 12 Govt medical colleges in the State. Two more medical colleges will be inaugurated soon. Medical College will be established in all 30 districts.”

“Health awareness is very important. There is a high prevalence of hypertension, diabetics, and cancer patients in rural areas. It can be prevented through proper awareness,” he added.

The Argus Odisha Health Connect Season-III”, a day-long conclave organized by Argus News, is underway at a private hotel here. The conclave is designed to foster innovation and drive meaningful exchange of ideas in the healthcare landscape in Odisha.

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 conclave will address various aspects of healthcare services in the State. Three key topics -- (1) Odisha As A Destination Next For Advanced Healthcare, (2) Allied Health As A Source Of Employment And Livelihood, and (3) Rural Health Infrastructure –Improvements For A Healthy Nation -- will be discussed in the health conclave.