TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 01, 2023 In a concerted effort to prioritize road safety and reduce preventable accidents, Odisha Zero Fatality Week is observed with much enthusiasm, urging communities to come together for a common cause. The programme was inaugurated by Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department Secretary Shalini Pandit in the presence of Prof. (Dr) Sachidananda Mohanty, DMET; Prof. ...
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Paradip Port observes World AIDS Day
TBB BUREAU PARADIP, DEC 01, 2023 The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Hospital on Friday joined the world in observing World AIDS Day with the theme “Let Communities Lead”. On this occasion, a walkathon — as a part of IEC activity — was organised to create awareness about Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among the denizens of the Port Township. PPA Chairman ...
Read More »LV Prasad Eye Institute shines spotlight on refractive errors in children
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 23, 2023 L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) concluded its Children’s Eye Care Week with an awareness walk on Sunday, centred around refractive errors in children. This vibrant week-long celebration marked the 15th-year milestone of LVPEI’s dedicated children’s eye care unit, the Miriam Hyman Children’s Eye Care Centre. Dr Ramesha Kekunnaya, Director of Child Sight Institute, ...
Read More »Vedanta Lanjigarh spreads awareness on cancer prevention & mitigation in rural Odisha
Holds cancer screening camp across Lanjigarh and Bhawanipatna TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, NOV 22, 2023 Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, recently organised a three-day cancer screening drive in Lanjigarh to generate wider awareness about cancer detection and treatment. The drive was undertaken in association with the BALCO Medical Centre (BMC) – one of India’s foremost cancer hospitals, known for ...
Read More »USAID-supported SAMRIDH and Redwing launch drone-based healthcare network in Rayagada
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 21, 2023 SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility, a multi-stakeholder innovation and financing platform supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by IPE Global, in collaboration with a leading Indian startup, Redwing, launched a pilot drone network to enhance accessibility and affordability of healthcare services in the Rayagada district of Odisha. This ...
Read More »Six-hour long reconstructive surgery at Medica restores patient’s amputated finger after lift mishap
TBB BUREAU KOLKATA, NOV 16, 2023 Medica Group of Hospitals, the leading healthcare chain in Eastern India, reaffirms its unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional medical care through the successful completion of a complex reimplantation surgery at its flagship facility in Kolkata. The intricate procedure was skilfully performed by renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Agarwal, Consultant, Department of Plastic Surgery, ...
Read More »Dalmia Bharat Foundation organizes Tuberculosis awareness camp in Jajpur
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 10, 2023 Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL) in partnership with the National Health Mission organized a Tuberculosis (TB) screening and awareness camp for communities around its Kapilas Cement Works (KCW) manufacturing unit located in Cuttack. During the camp, essential screening and consultation services were provided for ...
Read More »Cancer Awareness Day: Experts call for increased awareness on blood stem cell transplants
TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOVEMBER 07, 2023 In India, the battle against blood cancer rages on, with an alarming statistic: someone gets diagnosed with this devastating disease every 5 minutes, resulting in an estimated 70,000 incidences of it annually. Blood cancer continues to be a grave public health concern, characterized by its high prevalence and mortality rates. Leukemia stands as the ...
Read More »Supriya Lifescience signs agreement with KIIT for development of wound healing gel
TBB BUREAU MUMBAI, NOV 06, 2023 Supriya Lifescience, one of India’s leading specialty active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) manufacturing company and CDMO signs an agreement with Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) for further development of GelHeal, a protein-based cross linked Hydrogel. The gel-based cream is mapped out and designed taking into account the In-Situ scaffolding for mechanical support into the ...
Read More »Torque Pharma introduces ‘Torque Kvach Anti Lice Cream Wash’
TBB BUREAU GURUGRAM, NOV 06, 2023 Torque Pharma, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical sector, has unveiled its Anti Lice Cream Wash as part of the Torque Kvach Personal Care Brand. This product harnesses the benefits of natural ingredients to effectively eliminate lice without causing any harm to your hair. Containing a blend of natural components, including Reetha and Shikakai, ...
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