Bhubaneswar: A healthy environment is the key to a healthy society, said Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, Executive Director, AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
Speaking on the occasion of World Environment Day observation Friday, Dr. Biswas highlighted the strong connection between the health of our environment and our own well-being. He noted that nearly one-fourth of the global disease burden can be prevented through a healthy environment, highlighting the direct and indirect impacts of environmental conditions on public health.
Observing World Environment Day, AIIMS Bhubaneswar organized a tree plantation drive on its campus, reaffirming its commitment to environmental sustainability and public health promotion.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Biswas underscored that healthcare extends beyond hospitals and clinics and encompasses efforts to ensure a clean, safe, and sustainable environment. He emphasized that environmental conservation is an integral component of disease prevention and overall well-being. He also encouraged all stakeholders to adopt eco-friendly practices and actively contribute to environmental protection.
The plantation drive was led by Dr. Ashutosh Biswas and witnessed the participation of Medical Superintendent Dr. Prabhas Ranjan Tripathy, DDA Lt. Col. Abhijit Sarkar, Senior Medical Officer and Head of AYUSH Dr. Prasanta Kumar Sahoo, and Public Relations Officer (PRO) Raj Kishore Dash.
