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,

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