Cuttack, Orissa | Published on: February 5, 2011

Dr Sukdev Nayak

Dr Sukdev Nayak, the palliative care pioneer from Cuttack, Orissa, has been appointed the director of Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre.

This is the first time that a palliative care physician has been appointed in such a prestigious post. Naturally, this carries with it enormous potential in terms of integration of palliative care in cancer treatment and also in terms of outreach.

Dr Sukdev Nayak had his palliative care training from Oxford and then set up the first palliative care service in Orissa in 1994.

Under his leadership, Orissa became one of the first states in the country to simplify the narcotic regulations. He has always been an active member of the Indian Association of Palliative Care and was its president in 2006-2008.

Pallium India joins the palliative care fraternity in the country in wishing Dr Sukdev Nayak all the best!

2 responses to “Hearty Congratulations to Dr Sukdev Nayak !”

  1. Nagesh Simha says:
    February 6, 2011 at 4:11 am

    This is one of the best things to happen to Palliative Care. Cheers to a wonderful friend:-)

  2. rashmi mishra says:
    February 28, 2011 at 6:10 am

    really great! many many congratulations Dr.sukhdev jee.