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Odisha mourns the Loss of eminent Neurosurgeon Padma Shri Prof. Ashok Kumar Mohapatra

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (UNI) Odisha has lost one of its most distinguished medical personalities with the passing of eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Kumar Mohapatra, who breathed his last on Monday night at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
He was suffering from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, sources at SOA University confirmed.
Prof. Mohapatra, who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University and later as its Principal Advisor, Health Sciences, was widely recognised for his outstanding contributions to neurosurgery, medical education, healthcare services and research.
His demise has cast a pall of gloom over Odisha's medical fraternity and beyond, with tributes pouring in for the renowned doctor whose professional achievements brought recognition to the state at the national level.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed profound grief over the demise of Prof. Mohapatra, describing him as a distinguished neurosurgeon and a pioneering figure in the field of medical science.
In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said Prof. Mohapatra had enriched the healthcare sector through his exceptional contributions and brought pride to Odisha as well as the entire nation.
His remarkable contributions to medical services and research would remain unforgettable, Majhi said.
Expressing his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members, the Chief Minister prayed to Lord Jagannath for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
The passing of Prof. Mohapatra marks the loss of a distinguished medical professional whose contributions to healthcare and medical research will remain an enduring part of Odisha's legacy.
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