#Healthcare

Meghalaya Facing Severe Shortage of Allopathic Doctors

Meghalaya struggles with a critical shortage of medical staff, with one doctor per 4,200 people, according to a new Health Policy and Planning study.

NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026

Tripura Breaks Ground on New 100-Bed Government Eye Hospital

Chief Minister Manik Saha laid the foundation for a 100-bed eye hospital in Agartala, a G+4 facility slated for completion within two years.

Ayan Debbarma • 14 Aug 2026

Bongaigaon Medical College to Begin Student Admissions This Year

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal confirmed Bongaigaon Medical College will admit 100 students this year as he reviews state flood relief efforts.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Aug 2026

Manipur Approves New 100-Seat Medical College in Senapati

The Manipur Cabinet approved a new 100-seat medical college in Senapati. The Mao Students’ Union calls the development a historic milestone for the region.

Ratan Singh • 13 Aug 2026

Parliamentary Panel Endorses Assam Hospital Funding Strategy

A parliamentary committee wants to replicate Assam's public hospital funding model, which reinvests insurance payouts into patient care and gear.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026

Nagaland Pushes for 100-Bed ESIC Hospital Amid Registration Drive

Nagaland officials are targeting 15,000 insured persons to secure a 100-bed ESIC hospital. A new branch office in Kohima was also opened this week.

Kiyeto Swu • 13 Aug 2026

Doctors Sound Alarm Over Leadership Crisis at JNIMS

JNIMS doctors warn that leadership vacancies and severe staff shortages are crippling Manipur's top medical institute and threatening patient care.

Diana Moirangthem • 12 Aug 2026

Bhandari Officials Push for Medical Staff and Power Upgrades

Bhandari officials demand a new Senior Medical Officer and power grid upgrades as local infrastructure struggles to meet regional health and utility needs.

Naro Jamir • 12 Aug 2026

Dharmanagar Hospital Security Staff Protest 11 Months of Unpaid Wages

Twenty-seven security guards at Tripura's Dharmanagar Hospital protested over unpaid wages, demanding their missing eleven months of salary.

Nihar Jamatia • 12 Aug 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Organ Transplant Program at TRIHMS

Arunachal Pradesh will start organ transplant services at TRIHMS, backed by a new state funding scheme to cover major surgery costs for residents.

Tani M • 12 Aug 2026

Manipur Cabinet Greenlights Medical College and Boosts Athlete Rewards

The Manipur Cabinet approved a new medical college in Senapati, increased athlete cash incentives, and set a date for the upcoming legislative session.

Diana Moirangthem • 11 Aug 2026

Dimapur Health Center Prepares for 2026 Quality Assessment

Assessors visited Khehokhu Health & Wellness Centre to prep for a 2026 national quality review, focusing on service delivery and patient care improvements.

Naro Jamir • 11 Aug 2026

Tripura Sets October 2026 Deadline for Full Digital Health Overhaul

Tripura plans to digitize its entire healthcare system by October 31, 2026, using the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to connect patients and doctors.

Nihar Jamatia • 11 Aug 2026

Diphupar Opens New Health Center Amid Equipment Shortage

Diphupar Village has inaugurated a new primary health center. Officials now face pressure from locals to provide essential equipment and beds for the site.

Kiyeto Swu • 11 Aug 2026

Assam Rifles Host Community Outreach and Educational Drives Across Nagaland

Assam Rifles held medical camps, educational sessions, and patriotic rallies across Nagaland to bolster community ties and support local youth development.

Naro Jamir • 10 Aug 2026

NPF Youth Wing Hosts Medical Camp and Insurance Drive in Enhulumi

The NPF Youth Wing held a health camp and insurance drive in Enhulumi, Phek, serving 200 locals and promoting government health benefits.

Kiyeto Swu • 10 Aug 2026

Central Delegation Reviews Operations at Agartala Civil Hospital

A federal team inspected the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Agartala Civil Hospital to evaluate infrastructure and patient services in the Tripura facility.

Nihar Jamatia • 10 Aug 2026

Dimapur Nursing Institute Hosts Free Health Camp

Grace Nursing Institute and Medanta teamed up in Dimapur for a two-day health drive featuring cancer awareness and free medical screenings for locals.