Shillong: Meghalaya saw maternal mortality plummet by 55 percent. The government credits this shift to relentless monitoring and specific medical interventions. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma addressed the Autumn Session on Tuesday, explaining how the state tracks expectant mothers through an online system. This seven-year effort helps staff flag high-risk pregnancies early.
Roughly 10 to 15 percent of pregnant women carry high risks at any point. These women receive extra nutrition and specialized care, often moving into safe-motherhood transit homes. Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma pushed back during Question Hour, highlighting persistent gaps. He noted, "The health condition of pregnant women attending hospitals and community health centres" requires more focus on nutrition and anaemia.
Education also hit a major milestone. The Shillong Government Medical College launched its academic journey for the 2025-26 session. Fifty students currently make up the inaugural batch. Health and Family Welfare Minister Wailadmiki Shylla confirmed the government greenlit 179 new staff positions. This workforce includes 17 professors, 27 associate professors, 41 assistant professors, 40 senior residents, 22 junior residents, and 25 tutors.
Officials also filled critical administrative roles. The team now includes a Director, Dean, Medical Superintendent, Chief Administrative Officer, Clinical Psychologist, Statistician, and a Chief Accounts Officer-cum-Financial Advisor. Shylla assured the House that the campus follows the National Medical Commission’s Minimum Standard Requirements of 2023.
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