Odisha Releases One Health Plan & IDSP Report

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward strengthening public health in Odisha, Health & Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling today released the State Action Plan on One Health and the Annual Report of IDSP-IHIP-2024. The event took place in the conference hall of the Health & Family Welfare Department at Loksabha Bhawan.

During the event, the state government also released the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Government of India for the establishment of a Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC). This initiative aims to enhance preparedness and response capabilities for public health emergencies, ensuring a faster and more coordinated approach to handling health crises in the state.

The State Action Plan on One Health presents a comprehensive strategy integrating human, animal, and environmental health to promote a holistic approach to well-being. It emphasizes strengthening disease surveillance systems, particularly for zoonotic diseases, and promotes the responsible use of antimicrobials in both human and animal health. Additionally, the plan focuses on enhancing collaboration between the health, agriculture, and environmental sectors and raising public awareness about the importance of a unified approach to health.

Alongside the action plan, the Annual Report IDSP-IHIP-2024 provides an in-depth review of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) in Odisha over the past year. The report highlights key achievements, challenges, and recommendations for further strengthening disease surveillance and public health management in the state.

A major achievement noted in the report is that Odisha secured the top position in the IHIP performance ranking for 2024. Recognizing this feat, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling praised the health administration of all 30 districts for their dedicated efforts in ensuring efficient disease surveillance and health data management. He acknowledged the seamless coordination among district health officials, which contributed to Odisha’s outstanding performance at the national level.

The event witnessed the presence of several key officials and experts, including Aswathy S., Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department; Dr. Simmi Tiwari, Joint Director & HoD, Centre for One Health, NCDC; Dr. Brundha D., Mission Director, NHM (Odisha); and Dr. Vinita Gupta, Consultant, NCDC, IDSP-IHIP in charge of Odisha. Senior officials from the State IDSP Cell, CDM & PHOs, along with their respective District Surveillance Teams, also attended the event.

The release of the State Action Plan on One Health and the IDSP-IHIP 2024 report marks an important milestone in Odisha’s commitment to disease prevention, health surveillance, and emergency preparedness. With the establishment of the Health Emergency Operation Centre (HEOC) and a continued focus on One Health principles, Odisha is taking proactive steps to ensure a healthier and safer future for its people.