#Healthcare

Assam Rifles Expand Community Outreach and Security Efforts in Nagaland

Assam Rifles held multiple medical camps and security meetings across Nagaland to provide healthcare and boost local cooperation during August.

Kiyeto Swu • 24 Aug 2026

Health Officials Review National Programs in Kohima

Regional health authorities toured Kohima facilities from August 18 to 22 to audit national disease control and immunization program performance.

Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026

KCP Accuses RIMS Imphal of Fraudulent Billing and Hiring

KCP (PWG) MC Unification alleges RIMS Imphal officials and a contractor inflated bills and manipulated EPF records to divert hospital funds.

Ranjana Devi • 21 Aug 2026

Diphupar Day Care Center Redefines Aging for Seniors

As World Senior Citizen's Day arrives, the Open Doors centre in Diphupar continues its mission to provide social connection and care for older adults.

Naro Jamir • 20 Aug 2026

Zoram Medical College Completes First Open-Heart Surgery

Surgeons at Zoram Medical College and Hospital in Aizawl performed the state's first successful open-heart surgery on a 69-year-old patient.

Chawngthu Fanai • 20 Aug 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Opens New Patient Shelter at GBP Hospital

Tripura CM Manik Saha inaugurated a new night shelter and canteen at GBP Hospital to support patient families, part of a wider statewide infrastructure plan.

Nihar Jamatia • 19 Aug 2026

Kuki Organizations Honor Peace Advocate Niketu Iralu and Physician Dr. Vikethonyii Kesiezie

Manipur's Kuki groups honor the lives of peace advocate Niketu Iralu and physician Dr. Vikethonyii Kesiezie for their service during regional conflicts.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 19 Aug 2026

Tripura Rights Commission Demands Payout for Convict

The Tripura Human Rights Commission ordered officials to pay a convict 1.5 lakh rupees after his surgery, dropping other pending health complaints.

Ayan Debbarma • 19 Aug 2026

Father pleads for help as daughter faces 10 crore shortfall for SMA treatment

Dhruba Chowdhury seeks funds for his daughter Manashree's life-saving SMA therapy as the family faces a massive 10 crore rupee funding gap.

Nihar Jamatia • 19 Aug 2026

Tengnoupal groups threaten two-day highway blockade over medical staffing

Manipur civil society groups plan a 48-hour highway strike starting August 24 if the government ignores orders to staff local medical facilities.

Ratan Singh • 19 Aug 2026

Assam MLA Orders Fixes for Neglected Tinsukia Tea Estate

Nalini Tea Estate workers in Assam suffer from crumbling housing and no medical care. MLA Sanjay Kishan has ordered immediate repairs and staff hiring.

Bibar Daimary • 19 Aug 2026

Nagaland Pushes for 100-Bed ESIC Hospital

Officials met in Kohima to fast-track a new 100-bed ESIC hospital, setting a 15,000-insured-person target to secure the facility for the state.

Kiyeto Swu • 19 Aug 2026

Nagaland Mourns Death of Oking Hospital Founder Dr. Vikethonyü Kesiezie

Surgeon and Oking Hospital founder Dr. Vikethonyü Kesiezie laid to rest in Kohima. He was remembered for his dedicated service to Nagaland's healthcare.

Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026

AJYCP Pushes to Upgrade Doomdooma Hospital

Assam activists demand the state upgrade the 30-bed Doomdooma FRU to a co-district hospital to serve the growing population of local tea gardens.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Aug 2026

Morigaon Honors Dedicated Health Worker Janti Bordoloi Patgiri

ASHA supervisor Janti Bordoloi Patgiri earned district recognition for her tireless work in HIV awareness and maternal health across Morigaon villages.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Grapples With Severe Doctor Shortage

A new study reveals Meghalaya has only one doctor for every 4,200 people, falling well short of national standards and leaving rural residents underserved.

NEWire Desk • 16 Aug 2026

Nagaland MP Jamir Appointed to AIIMS Guwahati Board

Nagaland MP S Supongmeren Jamir secured a seat on the AIIMS Guwahati governing body following a unanimous election in the Lok Sabha.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Aug 2026

Nagaland Proposes New AIIMS Hospital Site

Nagaland officials offered 200 acres in Chümoukedima for a new AIIMS facility after the central government signaled interest in the project.