Odisha plans world-class diagnostic centres in every district by 2026: Dy CM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 : The Odisha government plans to establish world-class diagnostic and interventional facilities in every district of the state by 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said on Sunday.

Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day SUM Ultimate Medicare Meet on Imaging and Interventional Therapy (Summit–2025), Parida said the initiative will integrate advanced digital technologies such as telemedicine and teleradiology to ensure timely and quality healthcare services across the state.

She said the government is committed to ensuring that advanced healthcare facilities reach beyond urban centres to the last mile. “The focus is not only on expanding infrastructure but also on building a future-ready, compassionate, and accessible healthcare system,” the Deputy Chief Minister said.

Outlining an outcome-driven healthcare roadmap aligned with Vision Odisha 2036, Parida said the state’s public health strategy places equity, innovation, digital access, and mental well-being at its core. She added that the vision complements national healthcare initiatives led by the Prime Minister, and recommendations emerging from the summit would be examined for possible policy adoption.

Highlighting the role of SUM Ultimate Medicare, Parida said the institution has played a key role in positioning Odisha as a regional hub for advanced healthcare and medical tourism, attracting patients from West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and other neighbouring states.

Welcoming the participants, Swetapadma Dash, CEO of SUM Ultimate Medicare, said Summit–2025 aims to promote responsible innovation guided by evidence-based practices and patient-centric values.

The summit, themed “Advanced Patient Care with Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Imaging: When Imaging Leads, Interventions Heal,” brought together leading clinicians and researchers from across the country.

The inaugural session featured eminent speakers including Sudeep Acharya, Organising Chairman; Amar Mukund, President-Elect of the Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology; Prafulla Kumar Dash, President of the Odisha Radiological and Imaging Association (ORIA); Prof. Satya Sundar Gajendra Mohpatra, Secretary, ORIA; and Dr. Golaknath Pasa, Organising Vice-Chairman of the Summit.