Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has invited the leadership of the Odisha Medical Service Association (OMSA) for a high-level discussion to address the ongoing doctors’ strike and resolve issues affecting healthcare services across the state.
The state’s Health & Family Welfare Department on Friday issued a formal communication in this regard, stating that a meeting has been scheduled between Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling and the executive members of OMSA on July 4, 2026, at 11:30 am.
The meeting will be held in the Minister’s office chamber in Bhubaneswar.
According to the official letter, OMSA State President Dr. Kishore Chandra Mishra and State General Secretary Dr. Sanjib Kumar Pradhan have been invited for the discussion.
The communication has urged their presence at the meeting, emphasising the need to restore uninterrupted healthcare services in view of the ongoing disruption caused by the strike.
The letter, issued by the Additional Secretary to the Government, reflects the state government’s intent to engage in dialogue with the protesting doctors’ association to address their demands and find an amicable resolution.
The development comes amid continued tensions between OMSA members and the state administration over various service-related issues, which have impacted healthcare delivery in several parts of the state.
