Group to hold health conference in Sept
"CM Mohan Charan Majhi has consented to attend the conference and share his views on the outline and direction of 'Odisha Vision 2036-2047' in the health sector," group member and BJP's Sajjan Sharma told a news conference.
"In a democracy, public participation is key to the success of govt programmes. We all have a responsibility to ensure that govt plans and programmes in the healthcare sector reach the lowest strata of society," he said.
Health minister Mukesh Mahaling, along with several senior health officials, are also scheduled to participate.TNN
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