Jharsuguda, November 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, in collaboration with the Jharsuguda District Health Department, marked World Diabetes Day with a robust health awareness campaign in the region. The initiative, aligned with this year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” aimed to educate and empower the local community about diabetes prevention, early detection, and management. The ...

New Delhi, November 28, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move to enhance healthcare access for the workforce, the Centre is working towards the convergence of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). This integration will extend comprehensive medical care benefits to over 14.43 crore ESI beneficiaries and their families, as ...

Bhubaneswar, November 21, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a remarkable effort to foster the health and well-being of children in Odisha’s underserved regions, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has expanded its pioneering “Swarna Prashan” initiative. This initiative has already benefited over 6,400 students from 15 government schools across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, reinforcing Vedanta’s commitment to holistic community development. Speaking ...

Jharsuguda, November 14, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a bid to foster environmental consciousness and sustainable hygiene practices, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, recently conducted a community-oriented training session on “Zero Menstrual Waste” in Jharsuguda. The program, led by Malini Parmar, co-founder of the waste management social enterprise Stonesoup, aimed to equip participants with the knowledge to reduce menstrual waste ...

Bhubaneswar, November 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a major advancement in healthcare technology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) has installed Odisha’s first-ever 3D Digital Mammography Machine, equipped with an integrated Stereotactic Biopsy System. The state-of-the-art technology was officially unveiled by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and KISS, with the goal of revolutionizing breast cancer diagnosis and treatment across ...

Kolkata, November 12, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Manipal Hospitals, one of India’s largest healthcare networks, recently held a high-level workshop on advanced techniques in Complex Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) at their Mukundapur facility in Kolkata. Led by renowned interventional cardiologist Dr. Marc Silvestri from Clinique Axium in Aix-en-Provence, France, the workshop addressed critical cardiac challenges through live case demonstrations and discussions ...

Paradip, November 11, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Paradip Port Authority (PPA), India’s leading major port, has taken a landmark initiative in employee wellness by partnering with Sri Sri Hospital, Cuttack, to introduce Ayurvedic treatment facilities for its workforce. This strategic collaboration was formalized with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of renowned spiritual leader and founder ...

Bhubaneswar, November 8, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) held a prestigious White Coat and Oath-Taking Ceremony to welcome its newest cohort of MBBS and BDS students, marking an essential rite of passage into the medical field. This ceremonial initiation, symbolizing the start of a lifelong commitment to medical ethics and compassionate care, was attended by ...

Mumbai, November 8, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Zuno General Insurance, formerly Edelweiss General Insurance, has reported a significant rise in claims for typhoid and other vector-borne diseases during this year’s extended monsoon season from June to September. Data reveals a 37% increase in typhoid cases compared to last year, a trend that diverges from the usual dominance of viral infections during ...

Kolkata, November 7, 2024 (TBB Bureau): On National Cancer Awareness Day, Medica Superspecialty Hospital, one of Kolkata’s premier healthcare providers, spotlighted the essential role of NGOs in improving access to modern cancer care for economically disadvantaged patients. The hospital hosted an impactful panel discussion, “The Role of NGOs in Bridging the Gap in Cancer Care Accessibility,” to explore how collaborations ...