Bhubaneswar, Dec. 22 -- The Odisha government aims to establish world-class diagnostic and interventional facilities in every district of the state by 2026, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced.

Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day SUM Ultimate Medicare Meet on Imaging and Interventional Therapy, Summit-2025, Parida said the government plans to integrate digital technologies such as telemedicine and teleradiology.

She added that the initiative would promote medical education, research, and strong public-private partnerships.

"The government is committed to ensuring that advanced healthcare reaches beyond urban centres to the last mile," Parida said.

The focus, she added, is not only on expanding infrastructure but a...