Swasthya Plus Odia (ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ ପ୍ଲସ ଓଡ଼ିଆ)

On World Health Day, the IFI Foundation, a member of the World Stroke Organisation, launched its flagship campaign, "Spot Stroke, Save Lives" at U.N. (Autonomous) College of Science & Technology, Adaspur, aiming to build a generation of young "Stroke Spotters" trained to recognise and respond to stroke. Bringing together educators, healthcare experts, and students, the program fostered a shared commitment to building a stroke-aware society. Dr. Lulumina Dash, Principal, U.N. (Autonomous) College; neurologist Dr. Maya Gantayet; and Nilambar Rath, Co-Chair & Mentor, IFI Foundation, highlighted the vital role of youth as catalysts for public health awareness and community-level change. Dr. Hiranmayee Mishra, Administrative Bursar; Shri Harihar Sahoo, N.S.S. Programme Officer; and Pranati Parida, Co-Chair, IFI Foundation, also graced the occasion. The event featured an engaging audio-visual module on stroke recognition and management, along with the release of campaign newsletters and awareness posters for wider outreach. Participants also took a Stroke Awareness Pledge, committing to spreading the life-saving message within their communities. As part of the IFI Stroke Initiative, the program also marked the launch of a six-month flagship campaign on Prevention and Management of Stroke, leading up to World Stroke Day on October 29, 2026, with a focus on promoting awareness, prevention, and timely action across communities. This program was supported by outreach partners OdishaLIVE and Swasthya Plus Network, and industry partners Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd. (UCCIL) and TiE Bhubaneswar. #WorldHealthDay #SpotStrokeSaveLives #IFIStrokeInitiative @WHO @WStrokeCampaign @WorldStrokeEd @OdishaLIVE @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @UTKALCHAMBER @TiE_Bhubaneswar @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA @nhmodisha @IPR_Odisha @nilambarrath @sidharthrath @PranatiParida7

IFI Foundation joined hands with Udayanath (Autonomous) College of Science & Technology, Adaspur, Cuttack, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance education, research & community-led initiatives, with IFI as the Knowledge Partner & the UN college as the Academic Partner. Built on a shared vision of academic excellence and social responsibility, this partnership will create opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom, engage in research, and contribute to community development. The MoU was signed by Pranati Parida, Co-founder & Co-Chair, IFI Foundation & Dr. Lulumina Dash, Principal, UN (Autonomous) College, in the presence of partner representatives. Together, we move forward to build knowledge-driven & socially responsible communities. Among others Dr Hiranmayee Mishra, Administrative Bursar and Mrs Sujata Mishra IQAC coordinator, UN (Autonomous) College of Science & Technology, and Nilambar Rath, co-founder and mentor and Priyanka Sucharita, Manager Communications IFI Foundation, who joined the MoU signing event, had a meaningful discussions to make the partnership impactful. @IFIFoundation @PranatiParida7 @EduMinOfIndia @DHE_Odisha @SDGOdisha @SDG2030 @WCDOdisha @MinistryWCD @nilambarrath @sidharthrath

ଡାଏବେଟିସ୍ କଣ୍ଟ୍ରୋଲ ହେବା ପାଇଁ କେଉଁ ବ୍ୟାୟାମ କରିବେ? | Exercises for Diabetes |Prof Dr Abhay Kumar Sahoo #ExercisesforDiabetes #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAcrossLifeStages #OdiaHealthTips @WHO @WorldDiabetesD1 @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE

କେଉଁମାନେ ଇନସୁଲିନ୍ ନେଇପାରିବେ? | Who can take Insulin? | Diabetes | Prof Dr Srikant Kumar Dhar #Insulin #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAcrossLifeStages #OdiaHealthTips @WHO @WorldDiabetesD1 @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE

ଡାଏବେଟିସ୍ କଣ୍ଟ୍ରୋଲ ନହେଲେ ଶରୀରରେ କ'ଣ ସମସ୍ୟା ଦେଖାଦିଏ? | Complications of Diabetes | Dr Madhusmita Sahu #Diabetes #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAcrossLifeStages #OdiaHealthTips @WHO @WorldDiabetesD1 @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE

କେଉଁମାନେ ଡାଏବେଟିସ୍‌ ଟେଷ୍ଟ କରିବା ନିହାତି ଜରୁରୀ? | Who can do Diabetes tests? | Dr Ritesh Kumar Agrawala #DiabetesTest #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAcrossLifeStages @WHO @WorldDiabetesD1 @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE

ଡାଏବେଟିସ୍ ହୋଇଥିଲେ ଦେଖାଦିଏ ଏହି ସବୁ ଲକ୍ଷଣ | Symptoms of Diabetes | Dr Alok Kanungo #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAcrossLifeStages @WHO @WorldDiabetesD1 @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE

Diabetes can impact anyone, from childhood to old age. This year’s theme "Diabetes across life stages" reminds us that every person living with diabetes deserves access to care, support, and dignity at every stage of life. Let’s come together to raise awareness, promote healthy living, and empower people to manage diabetes confidently, from prevention to lifelong care. 💙 Join the campaign with IFI Foundation, Swasthya Plus Network, and OdishaLIVE to build a healthier, diabetes-aware society. #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAcrossLifeStages @WHO @WorldDiabetesD1 @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE

ଉଚ୍ଚ ରକ୍ତଚାପ ବ୍ରେନ୍‌ ଷ୍ଟ୍ରୋକ୍‌ ହେବାର ଆଶଙ୍କାକୁ ବୃଦ୍ଧି କରେ କି? | High BP & Stroke Risk | Dr Mitalee Kar #BloodPressure #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeMuktJeevan #ActFAST #OdiaHealthTips @WStrokeCampaign @WorldStrokeOrg @WHO @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @strokeindian @BUniversiy @TiE_Bhubaneswar @TiEGlobal @UTKALCHAMBER @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @OdishaLIVE @SwasthyaP

Together for a Stroke-Free World! The IFI Foundation (a member of the World Stroke Organization), in partnership with OdishaLIVE and Swasthya Plus Network, presents the 5-day multilingual public health outreach campaign - “Stroke Mukt Jeevan” - from October 27 to 31, 2025. Held around World Stroke Day (October 29), this campaign spreads awareness about stroke prevention, early recognition, and the importance of timely action to save lives. Highlights of the Campaign: •Informational video series on prevention and management of stroke •Stroke Survivors’ story of resilience •Youth awareness program empowering youth to become “Stroke Spotters” •A series of social media messages •Digital poster-making contest for university students •E-newsletter and campaign posters We thank all our partners for their unwavering support as we proudly observe the Stroke Mukt Jeevan campaign for the third consecutive year. #EveryMinuteCounts - #ActFAST! #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeMuktJeevan #StrokeAwareness #ActFAST #HealthForAll @WStrokeCampaign @WorldStrokeOrg @WHO @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @strokeindian @BUniversiy @TiE_Bhubaneswar @TiEGlobal @UTKALCHAMBER @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @OdishaLIVE @SwasthyaP

ଏହି କାରଣରୁ ଯୁବାବସ୍ଥାରେ ହୋଇପାରେ ବ୍ରେନ୍ ଷ୍ଟ୍ରୋକ୍ | Causes of Young Stroke | Dr Subhransu Sekhar Jena #YoungStroke #WorldStrokeDay #StrokeMuktJeevan #StrokeAwareness #ActFAST #HealthForAll @WStrokeCampaign @WorldStrokeOrg @WHO @UNICEF @UNICEFIndia @strokeindian @BUniversiy @TiE_Bhubaneswar @TiEGlobal @UTKALCHAMBER @MoHFW_INDIA @HFWOdisha @NHMOdisha @OdishaLIVE @SwasthyaP

Join us in observing National Eye Donation Fortnight! Your commitment to eye donation can light up lives and restore vision. Make a pledge today and help bring hope to those in need. #NationalEyeDonationFortnight

ଶିଶୁ ପାଇଁ ମା’କ୍ଷୀରର ଗୁରୁତ୍ଵ | Importance of Breastfeeding for a Baby | Prof Dr Radhanath Satpathy #HopefulFutures #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #BreastfeedingTips @WHO @UNICEFIndia @UNICEF @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE @UNFPAIndia @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA

ସ୍ତନ୍ୟପାନର ସଠିକ ଉପାୟ କ’ଣ? | What is the correct way to Breastfeed? | Dr Smita Sarangi #BreastfeedingTips #OdiaHealthTips #WorldBreastfeedingWeek @WHO @UNICEFIndia @UNICEF @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE @UNFPAIndia @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA

ସ୍ତନ୍ୟପାନ ସମୟରେ ମା’ମାନେ କେଉଁ ଖାଦ୍ୟ ଖାଇବେ ଜାଣିବା ପାଇଁ ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ ସ୍ଵାସ୍ଥ୍ୟପ୍ଲସ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଏହି ଭିଡିଓ। #Breastfeeding #BreastfeedingWeek #BabyCare #OdiaHealthTips #DoctorsAdvice @WHO @UNICEFIndia @UNICEF @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA odisha.live/2025/08/04/die…

ନବଜାତ ଶିଶୁକୁ କେତେ ଥର ସ୍ତନ୍ୟପାନ କରାଇବା ଆବଶ୍ୟକ? | Breastfeeding Tips for Newborns | Dr Abhilipsa Acharya #BreastfeedingTips #OdiaHealthTips #WorldBreastfeedingWeek @WHO @UNICEFIndia @UNICEF @SwasthyaP @SwasthyaPlusO @OdishaLIVE @UNFPAIndia @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA

Let's Talk Periods: Breaking the Silence on Menstruation | Youth for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld How do we build a #PeriodFriendlyWorld? It begins with empowering our youth and fostering open conversations. This video takes you inside the 'Public Health Youth Engagement Program on Menstrual Hygiene,' a transformative event held at Berhampur University. Hosted by IFI Foundation, an official partner of the Global Menstrual Hygiene Day (#MHDay) initiative led by WASH United, this program brought students and experts together to challenge taboos and champion menstrual health. Organized in collaboration with Swasthya Plus Network, OdishaLIVE, and Berhampur University, and with support from our Associate Partners, Kalinga Hospital Bhubaneswar and Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), the event featured technical sessions that busted common myths and promoted sustainable menstrual hygiene management. The 'Public Health Youth Engagement Program on Menstrual Hygiene' by IFI Foundation was the last leg of its activities lined up for #MHDay2025, which included a series of informational video content and creative messages promoted over the digital media. Join the conversation and be a part of this powerful movement. Watch the full video now to see how young voices are leading the change for a healthier, more informed society. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! #LetsTalkPeriods #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MHDay #MenstrualHygiene #BreakTheSilence #YouthForChange #PublicHealth #BerhampurUniversity #IFIFoundation #SwasthyaPlus #OdishaLIVE #KalingaHospital #ParadeepPhosphates #PPL #WASHUnited #PeriodPositive #EndPeriodStigma #WomensHealth #YouthEmpowerment #Odisha @BUniversiy @HospitalKalinga @SHAHSUDH @MHDay28May @WHO @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaPlusO @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA @nhmodisha

Dr. Bandita Kumari Panda, Head of the Journalism & Mass Communication Department at Berhampur University, appreciated the public health outreach campaign #LetsTalkPeriods, calling it a much needed initiative to break the silence and stigma around menstruation. She emphasized how the campaign not only raises awareness against deep-rooted taboos but also plays a crucial role in educating students, especially young women about the importance of menstrual hygiene and sustainable practices. #MHDay2025 #MenstrualHealth #PeriodFriendlyWorld @BUniversiy @HospitalKalinga @SHAHSUDH @MHDay28May @WHO @UNICEFIndia @OdishaLIVE @SwasthyaP @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA @nhmodisha

“Awareness on menstrual hygiene is crucial for students and youth. It’s important to involve both boys and girls in period education to foster inclusive understanding. Such initiatives also play a vital role in promoting sustainable hygiene practices, especially among girl hostel inmates,” said Prof. Sukanta Kumar Tripathy, Chairman, PG Council, Berhampur University, while speaking at the Youth Awareness Program recently held on campus. This multipronged campaign—an ‘Official Partner’ of Global Menstrual Hygiene Day (by WASH United)—was organized by @IFIFoundation in collaboration with @OdishaLIVE and @SwasthyaP, with Berhampur University as the ‘Academic Partner’. #MHDay2025 #MenstrualHealth #LetsTalkPeriods #PeriodFriendlyWorld @BUniversiy @HospitalKalinga @SHAHSUDH @MHDay28May @WHO @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaPlusO @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA @nhmodisha

Thank You Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) for supporting our public health outreach campaign #LetsTalkPeriods promoting Menstrual Health & Hygiene for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. As a token of appreciation to the Partner, IFI Co-Chair & OdishaLIVE Editor Nilambar Rath paid a visit to Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL) registered office at Bhubaneswar and presented a memento to Sudhi Ranjan Mishra, Head – Corporate Affairs. @SHAHSUDH This multipronged campaign, an ‘Official Partner’ of Global Menstrual Hygiene Day (By WASH United), was hosted by @IFIFoundation in collaboration with @OdishaLIVE & @SwasthyaP. #MHDay2025 #MenstrualHealth @MHDay28May @WHO @UNICEFIndia @SwasthyaPlusO @HFWOdisha @MoHFW_INDIA @nhmodisha @nilambarrath