Odisha witnessed a landmark event as the SustainHealth-2026 national conference concluded at SOA Campus-2. Organized by IBCS, IMS & SUM Hospital, and CAHO, the summit focused on the theme: ‘Decarbonizing Care, Strengthening Resilience, Advancing Innovation.’
This inaugural Odisha event earned the prestigious Platinum title from CAHO, drawing over 600 participants, including healthcare professionals, engineers, and researchers.
Key Highlights of the Transformation:
Tech-Driven Quality: Chief Guest Shri Krishna Chandra Panigrahi (DG, Bureau of Energy Efficiency) emphasized using AI and digital transformation to bridge gaps in patient care quality.
Sustainability & Resilience: Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradeep Kumar Nanda and Prof. Anup Kumar Samantraya highlighted the necessity of making quality healthcare accessible while managing medical waste and climate change impacts.
Human-Centric Innovation: UNICEF specialist Dr. Meena Som stressed that digital advancements must be balanced with compassionate, "friendly" patient care and rigorous hygiene.
The two-day symposium featured global insights, including legal benchmarks from Melbourne-based Dr. Rahul Mohanty and discussions on infrastructure, startups, and financial sustainability.
A commemorative book, Sustainable Health 2026, was released to mark the occasion. By integrating Artificial Intelligence with sustainable practices, the conference set a new roadmap for balanced physical, mental, and social healthcare in the region.