ICMR-RMRC plans statewide study on chronic kidney disease

ICMR-RMRC Bhubaneswar is set to launch Odisha’s first state-wide study on chronic kidney disease prevalence, pending funding and ethical approval. This initiative aims to identify CKD early, control its spread, and raise public awareness. The study follows concerning data revealing over 4,600 CKD deaths in the state over three years, with Cuttack and Sambalpur reporting the highest fatalities.