Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Odisha is preparing to roll out India’s first state-wide CKD patient registry by March 31. This initiative aims to systematically track chronic kidney disease prevalence and enable targeted healthcare interventions. A dedicated task force, supported by AIIMS, ICMR, and NIC, will ensure reporting across health facilities, from primary health centres to medical colleges. The move is critical given that the state recorded nearly 19,900 CKD cases and 4,718 deaths over three years, with diabetes and hypertension contributing to 60% of cases. The registry will strengthen disease monitoring, policy planning, and preventive care strategies in the region.