Healthcare Archives - Jharsuguda News

September 1, 2026
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Crime

Former Surgery Specialist Sentenced to Four Years in Bribery Case

A retired surgery specialist from Jharsuguda has been sentenced to four years in prison for accepting a bribe to conduct a medical procedure.

August 31, 2026
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Crime

Former Doctor from Jharsuguda Hospital Sentenced for Bribery

A former senior surgeon at Jharsuguda District Headquarters Hospital has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of accepting bribes for medical procedures.

August 5, 2026
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Health

Odisha Now Boasts 422 Functional Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Odisha has successfully operationalized 422 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, enhancing healthcare services under the National Ayush Mission, as reported by AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav.

July 31, 2026
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Health

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Achieves Milestone by Saving Police Officer After 36 Days on ECMO

AIIMS Bhubaneswar has made a significant breakthrough in critical care by saving the life of a 49-year-old police officer after an extended 36-day treatment with ECMO support, marking a...

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 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 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.

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.

April 23, 2026
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Politics

Jharsuguda Health Office Official Arrested for Bribery in Odisha

Anit Kumar Guru, a Section Officer in Jharsuguda, was arrested by Odisha Vigilance for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 2,500 from a nursing school teacher.