Odisha Reshuffles Senior Health Officials to Strengthen Public Health System

Bhubaneswar, Apr 17 (BNP): The Odisha government has announced a fresh round of transfers and appointments of senior officials in the Health and Family Welfare Department, aimed at improving administrative efficiency and strengthening the public health system.

As part of the reshuffle, Director of Public Health Dr. Nilakantha Mishra has been moved to the role of Special Secretary in the department. He will be succeeded by Dr. Pradeep Hota, currently serving as Chief District Medical and Public Health Officer of Sambalpur.

The changes are seen as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to enhance governance, ensure better coordination, and improve delivery of healthcare services across Odisha.

Officials indicated that such leadership adjustments are intended to bring greater focus and efficiency to the implementation of public health programmes.