On October 10, 2025, Odisha Health Secretary Aswathy S convened a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, to assess the progress of hospital infrastructure and fire safety preparedness across the state.

During the meeting, she emphasized the urgent need to complete construction work swiftly at all levels—from Primary Health Centres to medical colleges and district hospitals. She directed officials to prioritize fire safety and ensure that all facilities operate with secure electrical systems and reliable generator setups to prevent short circuits.

To strengthen coordination, she urged departments to collaborate and implement emergency safety protocols. She instructed each department to submit a detailed report within a week, outlining corrective actions and estimated p

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