Vedanta Aluminium launches week-long HIV-AIDS awareness campaign in Odisha Bhubaneswar, December 6, 2024 (TBB Bureau): On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, inaugurated a week-long HIV-AIDS awareness campaign across Odisha. Aligned with the theme “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!”, this initiative aims to educate and sensitize local communities about HIV-AIDS ...
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Strand Life Sciences launches groundbreaking blood-based test for early cancer detection
Bengaluru, December 2, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Strand Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, has unveiled CancerSpot, a revolutionary blood-based test for the early detection of multiple cancers. The test leverages cutting-edge methylation profiling technology to identify tumor DNA fragments in the bloodstream, providing a breakthrough in proactive cancer screening. CancerSpot requires only a simple blood sample, offering a ...
Read More »PPA Hospital observes World AIDS Day with emphasis on human rights
Paradip, December 1, 2024 (TBB Bureau): World AIDS Day was observed with great zeal and commitment at PPA Hospital, Paradip, under the global theme “Take the Right Path: My Health, My Right!”. The theme underscores the critical role of human rights in achieving the 2030 target of eradicating AIDS, advocating for equal access to HIV prevention, treatment, and care while ...
Read More »KIMS hosts first-ever ‘Health National Conclave’ to redefine healthcare in India
Bhubaneswar, November 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): The Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) achieved a historic milestone on Saturday by organizing its inaugural ‘Health National Conclave.’ The event united eminent experts from India and abroad to deliberate on critical issues shaping the future of medicine and healthcare in the country. The conclave, envisioned by KIIT-KISS-KIMS Founder Dr. Achyuta Samanta, is ...
Read More »JSW Foundation distributes mosquito nets to prevent dengue in Keonjhar district
Barbil, November 30, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant initiative to combat the spread of dengue and malaria, the JSW Foundation has begun distributing mosquito nets to slums located within the direct impact zones (DIZ) of its mining operations in Keonjhar district. The campaign is a proactive step to reduce the transmission of vector-borne diseases in the region. The distribution ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium observes World Diabetes Day in Jharsuguda, raising awareness on critical health issue
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 ...
Read More »ESIC convergence with AB-PMJAY to benefit 14.43 crore beneficiaries: Centre
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 ...
Read More »Vedanta’s “Swarna Prashan” initiative enhances health of over 6,400 schoolchildren in Rayagada and Kalahandi
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 ...
Read More »Vedanta Aluminium hosts training on sustainable menstrual waste management in Jharsuguda
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 ...
Read More »KIMS unveils Odisha’s first 3D Digital Mammography Machine with Advanced Stereotactic Biopsy System
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 ...
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