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Gorkha Youth Club Dimapur Hosts Blood Drive for Fallen Heroes

Gorkha Youth Club Dimapur collected 15 units of blood to honor Major Durga Malla and Captain N. Kenguruse during a memorial donation camp.

Naro Jamir • 26 Aug 2026

Dengue Surge Claims Two Lives in Churachandpur

Churachandpur reports two dengue deaths and 752 total cases this year, more than double the number of infections recorded during the same period in 2023.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 25 Aug 2026

Assam Food Poisoning Outbreak Leaves Ten Hospitalized

Ten people were hospitalized in Assam after eating tainted pork. Officials are investigating the cause as villagers rule out African Swine Fever.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026

Why Lymphatic Walking Is Just Another Overhyped Fitness Trend

Social media is buzzing over 'lymphatic walking,' but experts say you do not need a fancy routine to keep your body moving and healthy.

NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026

Wokha Medical Camp Provides Free Health Services to Over 200 Residents

More than 200 people received free health screenings and medical care at a community camp hosted by Longsa Baptist Church and the Wokha Medical Department.

Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026

Rotary Club Mokokchung Donates Medical Supplies for Local Immunization

Rotary Club Mokokchung donated 500 bottles of paracetamol to the CMO to support child immunization efforts during its Golden Jubilee year.

Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026

Nagaland launches two-month HIV and STI awareness blitz in Kohima

Nagaland health officials are running an intensive HIV and STI awareness drive across 21 villages and 70 schools in Kohima district until October 12.

Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Health Minister Pushes for Better NEIGRIHMS Access

Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla wants more locals using NEIGRIHMS as officials plan facility expansions and improved outreach for the state.

NEWire Desk • 21 Aug 2026

Bayern Munich Midfielder Musiala Faces Health Scare

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala is sidelined after suffering absence seizures in consecutive friendly matches, casting doubt on his season start.

Walrik Marak • 20 Aug 2026

Dimapur Hosts HIV and Addiction Awareness Drive

Dimapur officials and local groups launched an awareness campaign targeting HIV, AIDS, and drug addiction for students and the community on Tuesday.

Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026

Health Minister Challenges Byrnihat Respiratory Infection Data

Meghalaya government disputes High Court respiratory infection statistics in Byrnihat while vowing to upgrade the cramped local health center facility.

Walrik Marak • 19 Aug 2026

Centre Offers Rs 50 Lakh Aid to Tripura Toddler Fighting SMA

The Union Health Ministry pledged Rs 50 lakh to help 22-month-old Manashree Chowdhury combat a rare genetic disorder after MP Biplab Kumar Deb intervened.

Nihar Jamatia • 18 Aug 2026

No Disease Outbreaks Reported in Flooded Assam

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita confirms no major disease outbreaks in flood-hit Assam as authorities monitor water quality and provide medical care.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Aug 2026

High Court Orders Cleanup as Byrnihat Respiratory Cases Surge

Meghalaya High Court orders urgent road repairs and waste cleanup in Byrnihat as respiratory infections jump from 1,800 to 7,284 cases since 2021.

Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026

MLA Rakkam A Sangma Demands Relief for South Garo Hills Staff Shortage

MLA Rakkam A Sangma is pushing the Health Minister to address a critical medical staff shortage impacting multiple health facilities in South Garo Hills.

Walrik Marak • 14 Aug 2026

Police detain three after patient dies at Tinsukia de-addiction centre

Three people are in custody after Netra Bahadur Chhetri died at a Tinsukia de-addiction facility following reports he was restrained by staff.

Timungpi Terang • 13 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches HIV Campaign to Combat Stigma and Patient Dropout

Meghalaya launched a massive two-month HIV awareness campaign to reach rural areas as health officials struggle with patient dropouts caused by stigma.

NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Government Claims Compliance in Byrnihat Pollution Case

The Meghalaya government states it is following High Court orders on Byrnihat pollution, though officials report no formal health complaints yet.

Walrik Marak • 13 Aug 2026

Nagaland Rolls Out Second Round of National De-Worming Day

Nagaland health officials launched the second round of the National De-Worming Day, providing free Albendazole to children aged one to 19.

Kiyeto Swu • 11 Aug 2026

MLA Shyamkumar threatens lawsuit over Moirangpurel health center claims

Andro MLA Thounaojam Shyamkumar threatens to sue the People’s United Youth Alliance over claims regarding staffing at Moirangpurel CHC.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 9 Aug 2026