Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has launched an initiative to analyse, manage, and prevent Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) after the introduction of free dialysis in all government hospitals. Health and Family Welfare Department Secretary Aswathy S chaired a brainstorming session attended by experts, researchers, and specialists from various institutions.
The session revealed a rising trend of CKD in different parts of India, including Odisha. Currently, over 18,800 patients are undergoing active dialysis treatment in government facilities, with many more receiving cashless dialysis and treatment under ABPMJAY-GJAY in private hospitals.
A technical committee has been formed to conduct detailed studies on the nature and causes of CKD in Odisha. The committee will prepare a CKD registry, develop clear messages on prevention and early detection, and work out strategies for screening and early diagnosis. The data will be integrated with a web-based portal to be developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
The initiative aims to assess the disease burden, identify block-wise affected areas, and develop a uniform protocol for investigating reported CKD clusters. Experts from various institutions, including Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, and Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, will work together to combat CKD in the state.
Mission Director National Health Mission Dr Brundha D., Special Secretary Health Services Dr Bijaya Mohapatra, Director Public Health Dr Nilakantha Mishra , Director Medical Education and Training Dr Santosh Mishra, Director Health Services Dr Pradeep Guru, Professor Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad Dr Gangadhar T, senior Professors and Experts from OUAT, RMRC, , MKCG, State RRT, IDSP, Scientists from departments of forest environment and climate change, agriculture and drinking water and others participated in deliberations.
