TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 9, 2022 Joining hands with Indian Red Cross Society for FARAH (Financial Assistance to Road Accident through Heavy Vehicle) project, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has provided financial support to the tune of Rs. 30 lakh to the Sundargarh District Branch of Indian Red Cross Society, on Tuesday. AM/NS India Lead-CSR Jitesh Rath handed over ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 8, 2022 Continuing to solidify its leadership in the health and immunity space through constant product innovation, leading FMCG Amway India has introduced a range of nutrition supplements in trendy, tasty, convenient and simplified formats like flavorful gummies and mouth dissolving jelly strips under its flagship brand ‘Nutrilite’. The range is power-packed with essential nutrients for ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 7, 2022 As many as 387 people received free medical treatment and medicines at the multi-specialty health camp organised by the Hirakud Unit of Hidalco at the Hirakud Government Hospital recently. The camp was conducted with the medical support of Dr. Netra Nanda Dora, Dr. Keshaba Budulu, Dr. Padmalaya Mishra, Dr. Asuthosh Mishra, Dr. Chandan Marandi, ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 JSPL Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), on Friday observed World Cancer Day at its periphery village in Angul. On this occasion, the medical staff of JSP’s Angul Unit attended a programme to educate the community about the signs and symptoms of cancer, and how a person can ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 4, 2022 With the improvement in Covid-19 situation in Odisha, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar will resume its OPD service from February 7, AIIMS Bhubaneswar Medical Superintendent Prof. Dr. S N Mohanty said today. The Covid cases have come down in the state during the recent past and there has been a demand ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 3, 2022           The Vedanta BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), which has emerged as central India’s leading cancer care hospital, has tied up with Odisha Government’s Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), creating easier avenues for BSKY beneficiaries to avail quality cancer care. Launched earlier in January by the State Government, the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana aims to ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, FEB 1, 2022 Cost effective Ayush services under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) have gotten major boost in the Union Budget 2022 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman today. The total allocation of budget to Ayush Ministry in last 7 years has increased over four times from 691 crore to Rs 3050 crore. Recognizing the importance ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 29, 2022 Odisha is taking active steps for containment and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through active surveillance and focused interventions towards elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis, Leprosy, Dengue, Chikungunya Rabies etc, said Dr. Niranjan Mishra, Director-Public Health, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, here on Saturday. In a message on the eve ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 28, 2022 At a time when the whole world is grappling with highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid-19, scientists at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) — in a first-of-its-kind study — have found that anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties in the fumes of Air Vaidya Herbal Dhoopa (AVHD), an ayurvedic formulation, could be effective in preventing ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 27, 2022 AIIMS Bhubaneswar joined the Nation in celebrating the 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday. Hoisting the National Flag, Dean (Academic) Dr. Debashis Hota emphasized the importance of Indian Constitution and its effective implementation at grass roots level for the wellbeing of the general public. Dentistry Year Book-2021 prepared by the Department of Dentistry of AIIMS ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 24, 2022 In view of the significant rise observed in eye disorders detected, ophthalmologists suggest that the population of glaucoma patients in India is expected to double by 2040. In India, nearly 12 million are affected by glaucoma with an estimated 40-50 percent eye disorder cases going undetected. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 20, 2022 With a focus on innovating products that improve patients’ lives, Novo Nordisk India launched the world’s first and only “peptide in a pill”, oral semaglutide, a gamechanger in diabetes management. Semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor analogue (GLP-1 RA) – one of the drug classes to treat diabetes, till now was available only in the form ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 16, 2022 On the occasion of the Foundation Day of L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) Mithu Tulsi Chanrai Campus Bhubaneswar on Sunday, a new facility, “NTPC Operating Room Complex,” was inaugurated. NTPC Executive Director (HR) MSD Bhattamishra inaugurated the NTPC Operating Room Complex from New Delhi via virtual connect. Speaking during the event, Bhattamishra said ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 16, 2022 Three new facilities — NTPC Operating Room Complex, courtesy NTPC Ltd; and Digital Library and Special Needs Vision Clinic for persons and children with vision loss and special needs, courtesy Columbus Global Services India Pvt Ltd. — were inaugurated at LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) Mithu Tulsi Chanrai Campus here today on the occasion ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 16, 2022 Mom Hand, a leading start-up, today launched its first of kind multivitamin ‘Chennapoda’ for immunity conscious customers. This famous sweetmeat of Odisha will help in increasing one’s immunity which is very important during this challenging time, claimed the company. A team of experts has developed this delicious and healthy ‘Chennapoda’ after extensive research and ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 14, 2022 It is unlikely that anytime soon, the world will enter into pre-Covid era. Instead, it is likely that we will have to co-exist with Delta and Omicron variants of the Covid-19 in time to come as both these variants will continue to co-circulate. This was stated by virologists and health experts at Neuberg Diagnostics’ ...

TBB BUREAU HYDERABAD, JANUARY 12, 2022 Covaxin’s booster dose is able to neutralise the vaccine evading Omicron variant of Covid-19, according to a study conducted at US’ Emory University, Bharat Biotech announced on Wednesday. The new study demonstrated “sera from subjects who received a booster dose of Covaxin (BBV152) six months after getting a primary two-dose series of Covaxin (BBV152), ...

TBB BUREAU HYDERABAD, JANUARY 8, 2022 Bharat Biotech, a global leader in vaccine innovation and developer of vaccines for infectious diseases, today announced the results from the highly anticipated trial studying the immunogenicity and safety of the COVAXIN (BBV152) a whole-virion inactivated COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose. This analysis re-emphasizes Bharat Biotech’s continued efforts to stay ahead of COVID-19, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 7, 2022 TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), a joint venture between Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, in line with the principle of empowering the community in its area of operations, launched its second Mobile Heath Dispensary for the benefit of rural communities of Cuttack district under its CSR Program. The dispensary was inaugurated ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 6, 2021 Since the start of the pandemic, Livinguard, the Swiss-based international leader in sustainable & self-disinfecting hygiene technology, has consistently showcased >99% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants, with no recovery of viable viruses, and Omicron will be no different. It has been proven effective against the human coronavirus 229E, the original wild variant of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 3, 2022 Cuttack-based Shanti Memorial Hospital has launched a state–of-the-art Cath Lab in its Cardiology Department for the benefit of patients. Procedures like Coronary Angiography, Peripheral Angiography, PTCA, BMV ( Balloon Mitral Valvoplasty), Electrophysiology Study, RFA 2D & 3D Mapping, Permanent Pacemaker Implantation etc. can be performed with ease at the newly launched advanced Cath Lab. ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 3, 2022 In a bid to protect the youths of India from the novel coronavirus, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar on Monday started the COVID-19 vaccination drive for the age group 15-18 years. The vaccination session started at 8 AM. There were 150 online registrations and 15 on-the-spot registrations for the same. ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 1, 2022 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has chosen the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) and SUM Hospital in the Capital City of Odisha as one of the ICMR Centre for Clinical Trials (ICCT) in the eastern region.       IMS and SUM Hospital, faculty of medicine of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), had responded to ...

TBB BUREAU KOLKATA, DEC 30, 2021 India’s leading Ayurvedic and Natural Health Care Company Dabur India Ltd. announced its foray into the Health Food Drink category with the launch of ‘Dabur Vita’.  It is made with a unique blend of more than 30+ herbs Like Ashwagandha, Giloy and Brahmi, which are scientifically proven not only to provide better immunity but ...

TBB BUREAU CHENNAI, DEC 21, 2021 The Apollo Hospitals Group today announced the successful completion of the world’s first LAR procedure for rectal cancer and the first GI (gastrointestinal) surgery in the Asia-Pacific region with the Medtronic Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system. This milestone in robotic GI surgery was achieved at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai on December 15 by Dr. Venkatesh ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR/TIKIRI, DEC 10, 2021 As a part of its relentless pursuit towards health and wellbeing of this region, the Aditya Birla Group company Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), in association with Rayagada District Headquarters Hospital and Ama Odisha, organized a blood donation camp at its Township Club House at Nuapada on Friday. Employees of Utkal Alumina along with ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 9, 2021 In a bid to create an opportunity for learning and to impart nuances of Laparoscopic Urology, the Urology Department of AIIMS-Bhubaneswar successfully conducted an observership programme in Advanced 3-D Laparoscopic Urology. The two-day programme witnessed an overwhelming response as consultants and faculties from reputed institutions of India participated in the programme. Various surgeries were ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, DEC 9, 2021 Customers in Odisha have responded enthusiastically to Navi’s 100% digital, paperless app-based health insurance launched last December. With wide coverage of 125 network hospitals spread across Odisha, ranging from Shanti Memorial Hospital in Cuttack to Gupta Nursing Home in Barla, the state has emerged among the important markets for Navi Insurance, contributing close to ...

TBB BUREAU ANGUL, DEC 1, 2021 JSPL Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) observed the World AIDS Day-2021 at different places of Angul District. The field functionaries of JSPL Foundation, along with the representatives of Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS) and Utkal Sevak Samaj sensitised the community about the consequences of HIV/AIDS and its ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 30, 2021 To enhance health care service for emergency patients, the Department of Trauma and Emergency, AIIMS Bhubaneswar organised a workshop on “Basic Surgical Skills and Suturing technique”. Resident Doctors, nursing staff and healthcare workers participated in the first of its kind workshop organised in the College of Nursing Auditorium. Speaking about this Dr. Tushar S. ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 27, 2021 AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar observed Continuous Physiotherapy Education (CPE) 3.O with participation of more than 100 professional physiotherapists from across all districts of Odisha. Continuous Physiotherapy Education is conducted every year to generate awareness about the crucial contribution of physiotherapists towards the society enabling people to be mobile, healthy & independent. The occasion was graced ...

TBB BUREAU LANJIGARH, NOV 25, 2021 As many as 120 units of blood were collected at a voluntary blood donation camp organised by the Lanjigarh Unit of Vedanta Limited in collaboration with Odisha Blood Centre, Bhawanipatna recently, to support District Headquarters Hospital, Kalahandi. The camp was inaugurated in the presence of Mr. GG Pal, Deputy CEO – Alumina Business, Vedanta ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 20 Home is the first place which needs to be made child-safe. But, quite often parents and guardians ignore situations at home which may create dangerous situations for kids. Similarly, while going outside with kids all should be very careful over several things like obeying traffic rules and others. Parents should teach their children to obey ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 20, 2021 Not keeping itself limited to healing various ailments, Ayurveda is now coming up as a key to beauty combined with health. No wonder, cosmetic products with medicinal properties are now the new fad in the market. In one of such initiatives, Delhi-based AIMIL Pharma in collaboration with Fragrance & Flavour Development Centre, Kannauj, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 18, 2021 Cervical Cancer is the only cancer which can be eliminated through proper vaccination and detection. On 17th November, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) gave the call for elimination of Cervical Cancer by the year 2030. Countries and communities around the world marked this movement with a day of action and the launch of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 17, 2021 Now-a-days Diabetes has become a silent killer. Even after diagnosed with diabetes people often neglect it. Simple measures like taking less carbohydrates, reducing stress and having regular exercise are enough to fight with Diabetes. AIIMS Bhubaneswar has improved access to diabetes care with dedicated Endocrinology Unit for treatment. If someone suspects of having diabetes, ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar has added another feather in its illustrious cap. Under the leadership of its Director Dr. Gitanjali Batmanabane, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Guwahati faculty has been mentored to conduct its first professional examination. The practical examination is scheduled to start on 18th November. The first academic year of ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar opened its superspeciality clinic at Grand Diagnostics & Clinic in Cuttack. Renowned doctors from AMRI Hospitals will do the primary out-patient (OP) consultations backed by the speciality lab services of Grand Diagnostics & Clinic facilities.  Grand Diagnostic & Clinic is a premier health institution situated in the heart of the Silver ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 16, 2021 Leading brand in herbal cosmetics & personal care – Vasu Healthcare has unveiled an affordable luxury with Rose and Gold (R&G) – premium skin brightening range to harness beauty with quality. The Company has launched Face Serum, Face Wash, and Face Cream and plans to expand the range with more products in the coming ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 14, 2021 Attaching clear and simple specific warning labels to the front of food packaging (FOPL) that can be easily comprehended by all, will help cut down consumption of high fat, sugar and sodium. This would ensure reducing cases of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in India, Padma Shri awardee and leading ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 13, 2021 Diabetes has seen a surge in the recent past, and the preventable blindness caused by the disease too is on the rise. Having more than normal blood sugar levels may not be a direct cause of blindness, but it does increase the chance of developing serious eye conditions like diabetic retinopathy, which may lead ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 9, 2021 An exhibition of photos and videos recorded by 20 young researchers highlighting the importance of breaking misconceptions around sexual reproductive health and rights was held at the GKCM Odissi Research Centre, here today. Organised by Oxfam India, the exhibition aims to increase the understanding of the intersection between the sexual and reproductive health and ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, NOV 5, 2021 Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Minister Arun Kumar Sahoo on Friday opened the first Millet Shakti outlet of Odisha at the Krushi Bhavan premise here. Shaktimayee SHG Federation supported by the Department of Mission Shakti will manage the outlet and serve many millets-based snacks and dry items for officers and visitors of Krushi Bhavan. Ragi ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 1, 2021 With the aim to exploring contemporary themes in the broader domain of community psychology, Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS) in collaboration with Community Psychology Association of India (CPAI) organised the first International Conference on Community Psychology (ICCP) at OP Jindal Global University. The three-day conference brought together distinguished professors, experts, psychologists and ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DDELHI, NOV 1, 2021 In a bid to improve the quality of health services and strengthen Meghalaya’s capacity to handle future health emergencies, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of India, the State Government and the World Bank signed a USD40 million health project for the state on October 28.  The Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project will ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 29, 2021 SOS Children’s Villages of India, the largest self-implementing childcare NGO in the country, conducted an awareness drive on handwashing in Bhubaneswar.  Around 275 children of the ‘Balpanchayat’ organised a handwashing awareness drive in 11 communities including Daspur, Mahimangar, Pitagadia BhoiSahi, Kujimahal, Bhola, Dalua, Jamujhari, Binjhagiri, Chhatabar, Krushnanagar and Chudang. Awareness was created on washing ...

TBB BUREAU RENGALI, OCT 28, 2021 As a responsible corporate citizen, Hindalco’s Aditya Aluminium has launched Project Vision Care to help people in addressing eye ailments. In association with Trilochan Netralaya Eye Hospital in Sambalpur, Aditya Aluminium has opened a Vision Centre on hub and spoke model with an objective to make eye care affordable and available at doorstep.  It’s ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 27, 2021 Amway India today announced the appointment of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. As a part of this momentous association, the veteran actor will endorse the brand Amway and the Nutrilite range of products across all platforms, encourage women and youth empowerment through guided entrepreneurship, thereby reinforcing Amway’s vision of helping people ...

TBB BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, OCT 19, 2021 Livinguard, the Swiss-based international leader in sustainable self-disinfecting hygiene technology, today claimed that its technology has been proven to kill the delta variant of COVID-19. Tests carried out by the renowned IRSHA institute showed that the inner and outer layers of masks supercharged with Livinguard technology have an average >99 percent effectiveness with no ...

TBB BUREAU NEW DELHI, OCT 18, 2021 eSanjeevani, India’s leading telemedicine service, under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, clocked 1.4 crore consultations today. Operating in two variants i.e., eSanjeevaniAB-HWC and eSanjeevaniOPD, this initiative of Government of India has over the time gained immense popularity in being able to deliver healthcare services through digital platforms. eSanjeevani AB-HWC, a ...