Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has announced full preparedness to tackle any emergency situation arising from Cyclone Montha, which is expected to impact parts of south and southwestern Odisha in the coming days.

A high-level review meeting was conducted this evening by Health Secretary Aswathy S. through video conferencing with district collectors, chief district medical officers (CDMOs), and senior officials of medical colleges and hospitals. The review focused on readiness at district hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, and medical colleges across the state.

Key areas reviewed included the transfer of pregnant women to safe maternity homes and hospitals, installation of DG sets and inverters, stockpiling of essential medicines such as anti-snake venom, saline, ORS, h

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