Leadership changes across Berhampur, Koraput, Sundargarh, Balasore, and Baripada MCHs
Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has transferred and appointed nine senior doctors across several Medical Colleges and Hospitals (MCHs) in the state, aiming to strengthen leadership and streamline healthcare delivery.
MKCG MCH, Berhampur: New Principal and Superintendent Appointed
Dr Suchitra Das, previously the Superintendent of MKCG Medical College and Hospital (MCH), Berhampur, has been promoted as the Dean and Principal of the same institution. The post had remained vacant since May 2024 after Dr Santosh Kumar Mishra took charge as Director of Medical Education and Training (DMET).
Filling the position vacated by Dr Das, Dr Durga Madhab Satapathy, Senior Professor of Community Medicine at MKCG, has been appointed as the new Superintendent.
SLN MCH, Koraput and GMCH, Sundargarh Get New Leadership
- Dr Harekrishna Dalai, Professor of Anaesthesiology at MKCG, has been transferred to SLN MCH, Koraput and appointed its Dean and Principal.
- Dr Geeta Sahu, Professor of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology at SCB MCH, Cuttack, has taken charge as Dean and Principal of GMCH, Sundargarh, replacing Dr Subhra Ghosh, whose appointment has been revoked.
Superintendent Appointments and Additional Transfers
- Dr Nirmal Chandra Sahani, Superintendent of Fakir Mohan MCH, Balasore, has been posted as Superintendent of GMCH, Sundargarh, replacing Dr Sarada Prasanna Swain, whose appointment has also been cancelled.
- Dr Braja Kishore Dash, formerly Additional DMET, has now been posted as Professor of FMT at PRM MCH, Baripada.
- Dr Bararuchi Das of FM MCH, Balasore, has been transferred to Bhima Bhoi MCH, Balangir, where he will serve as Superintendent.
Background and Previous Appointments
Earlier, as reported by Medical Dialogues, the Odisha government had appointed four doctors as Principals and Superintendents in Sundargarh and Bhawanipatna medical colleges via a notification dated May 1. The reshuffle marks a continuation of the state’s efforts to optimise administrative efficiency across its healthcare institutions.
