Leadership Change at OSACS as Dr. Bhawani Shankar Mishra Officially Assumes Charge as Project Director to Oversee HIV/AIDS Control Programmes and Healthcare Initiatives in Odisha

Bhubaneswar,  Oct 12 [UDN}:Dr. Bhawani Shankar Mishra has officially assumed charge as the new Project Director of the Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS). His appointment to the key administrative position marks an important development in the implementation and coordination of HIV/AIDS prevention, awareness, treatment, and control programmes across Odisha.

As Project Director, Dr. Mishra is expected to play an important role in overseeing the activities and initiatives undertaken by OSACS in collaboration with the State Health and Family Welfare Department, healthcare institutions, medical professionals, and other stakeholders. The organisation works to strengthen public awareness regarding HIV/AIDS, promote preventive healthcare practices, facilitate access to testing and treatment services, and support people living with HIV.

The Project Director’s responsibilities include coordinating ongoing programmes, reviewing implementation progress, strengthening healthcare service delivery, and ensuring that awareness and prevention initiatives reach communities across urban and rural areas. Special attention is generally given to vulnerable populations, early detection, counselling, treatment adherence, and reducing the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS.

OSACS plays a significant role in implementing HIV/AIDS control initiatives in Odisha in coordination with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). Through awareness campaigns, targeted interventions, testing facilities, and support services, the organisation works towards improving public understanding of HIV prevention and ensuring that affected individuals can access appropriate healthcare and assistance.

Dr. Mishra’s assumption of charge is therefore an important administrative development for the organisation as it continues its efforts to strengthen HIV/AIDS prevention and control activities throughout the state.

Note: The information provided in the original announcement confirms Dr. Bhawani Shankar Mishra’s assumption of charge as Project Director of OSACS. Further details regarding the formal handover, his previous posting, and his priorities in the new role were not included in the supplied information.