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Entrepreneurs Associates hosts health workshop for Kohima street vendors

112 women street vendors in Kohima attended a workshop on health, hygiene, and waste management hosted by The Entrepreneurs Associates and Rnisarg.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Oct 2026

Senior Citizens Association Holds Free Medical Camp in Pughoboto

Around 300 villagers received care at a free medical camp in Pughoboto organized by the Senior Citizens Association of Nagaland and Social Welfare Dept.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Oct 2026

Patient Critical After Blood Transfusion Error at Bongaigaon Hospital

A patient is in the ICU at Bongaigaon Medical College after staff allegedly gave them the wrong blood type, sparking outrage from the family.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Oct 2026

Nagaland Completes Massive Nutrition Drive Across 17 Districts

Nagaland held 25,440 nutrition events during the 2026 Rashtriya Poshan Maah campaign, mobilizing communities to improve health outcomes across the state.

Kiyeto Swu • 9 Oct 2026

LSU Leads Adolescent Health Workshop at JNV Chukitong

The Lotha Students' Union held a health and well-being workshop for JNV Chukitong students, focusing on mental health, safety, and hygiene education.

Naro Jamir • 9 Oct 2026

Young Mizo Association Launches Aggressive Anti-Drug Campaign

The Young Mizo Association is fighting a drug epidemic in Mizoram, conducting joint raids and counseling victims as addiction cases surge.

Chawngthu Fanai • 9 Oct 2026

State Officials Review Disease Control Efforts in Zunheboto

State health officials toured Zunheboto to boost malaria and dengue prevention strategies through community action and inter-departmental coordination.

Naro Jamir • 8 Oct 2026

Tizit Officials Launch Vaccination Drive Following Measles Outbreak

Tizit officials are launching a measles vaccination campaign on October 12 after recent reports of cases prompted a new awareness drive in the region.

Kiyeto Swu • 7 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Reviews Rural Health Access After Infant Death

Meghalaya officials are investigating healthcare gaps in West Khasi Hills after a child died during a three-hour trek to reach medical help.

Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026

Dimapur and Chümoukedima Report 30 Dengue Cases

Health officials report 30 dengue cases across Dimapur and Chümoukedima. No patients are hospitalized, and authorities are intensifying preventive measures.

Kiyeto Swu • 6 Oct 2026

Sumi Aphuyemi Seniors Mark International Day of Older Persons

Pughoboto seniors gathered to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons, focusing on the value of elder wisdom and preventive health care.

Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026

Dengue Cases Climb as Dimapur Residents Face Mosquito Surge

Dengue infections are rising in Dimapur. Health officials are calling on residents to clear stagnant water to stop the spread of the virus.

Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026

Salesian College Students Donate Blood in Dimapur

Students at Salesian College of Higher Education donated blood during a camp held in Dimapur to support local hospital supplies and save lives.

Naro Jamir • 4 Oct 2026

Tripura Hospital Sets Two More Kidney Transplants for October

Agartala Government Medical College eyes its 11th kidney transplant as the state health department confirms two upcoming procedures this October.

Nihar Jamatia • 4 Oct 2026

Arunachal Health Minister Orders Urgent Dengue Response

Arunachal Health Minister Biyuram Wahge demands tighter dengue surveillance and better coordination to stop the spread of the virus in Itanagar.

Rinchen K • 4 Oct 2026

Manipur Governor Leads NTPC Nutritional Drive for TB Patients

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla distributed food kits and AI-powered X-ray gear to fight tuberculosis in Manipur through an NTPC-funded initiative.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 3 Oct 2026

Nagaland Liquor Ban Sparks Public Outcry Following Spurious Alcohol Deaths

Recent spurious liquor deaths in Nagaland have triggered a heated debate over the 37-year-old Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act.

Kiyeto Swu • 3 Oct 2026

Meghalaya AIDS Control Society Announces 2026 Hiring Drive

Meghalaya AIDS Control Society is hiring for six administrative and medical roles. Interested candidates must submit applications by October 15, 2026.

NEWire Desk • 3 Oct 2026

Infant Dies During Three-Hour Walk for Medical Help

An ailing infant died in his mother's arms after his parents were forced to walk three hours for medical care due to poor road conditions.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Honors Elderly Citizens for Longevity and Contributions

Meghalaya celebrated the International Day of Older Persons with events in Shillong and West Jaintia Hills honoring active seniors and long lives.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026