Cuttack,( Newshub desk) – The Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Odisha’s only government-run facility offering free transplants, has been closed for the past two months due to a shortage of specialist doctors. The last transplant procedure was performed on March 25, after which the unit ceased operations, leaving numerous…
Cuttack, ( Newshub desk): In a major development for healthcare in Odisha, SCB Medical College is set to become a Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Centre of Excellence, providing advanced treatment and diagnostic facilities for patients suffering from these genetic blood disorders. The center will be housed in a seven-story (G+7) building, funded by the National…
Cuttack ( Newshub Desk): SCB Medical College and Hospital is under scrutiny as its MRI and CT scan machines remain non-functional, causing inconvenience to patients and raising concerns about the healthcare infrastructure. The Odisha State Medicine Corporation (OSMC) has assured that the equipment will be operational by the end of May. However, repeated delays have…
(Newshub Desk) In a groundbreaking move, the Odisha government, under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved a ₹4,474.49 crore redevelopment plan to elevate Cuttack’s SCB Medical College & Hospital to AIIMS++ standards. The revamp, slated for completion by June 2026, will transform the institution into a state-of-the-art healthcare hub with 3,796 beds, advanced diagnostic…
Cuttack, April 22, 2025 – In a devastating early-morning accident, two police officers lost their lives when a speeding sand-laden truck crashed into their patrol vehicle on the Cuttack-Paradip road near Gatiroutpatna. The tragic incident took place around 4:45 AM while the officers were on duty. The deceased officers have been identified as Odisha Auxiliary…
