Health

July 7, 2026
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Health, National

National Doctors’ Day: Vedanta Aluminium’s Healthcare Initiatives Benefit 7 Lakh+ Lives Across Rural India

New Delhi, July 1, 2026: On the occasion of National Doctors’ Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, recognised the invaluable contributions of doctors and healthcare professionals who are...

July 6, 2026
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Health

Family Forced to Transport Deceased Woman on Motorcycle Due to Lack of Hearse in Odisha

A family in Jharsuguda district faced a dire situation as they had to carry their deceased relative home on a motorcycle, highlighting serious issues in rural healthcare services.

July 5, 2026
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Health

Husband Transports Deceased Wife on Motorcycle Due to Absence of Hearse in Jharsuguda

A tragic event in Jharsuguda highlights the struggles faced by impoverished families when accessing essential services. Naresh Chhatria was compelled to take his wife's body home on a motorcycle...

May 26, 2026
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Health

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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Health

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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Health

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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Health

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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Health

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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Health

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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Health

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.