#Public Health
Tripura Reports 80 Percent Drop in Patient Referrals
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha claims out-of-state patient referrals fell 80 percent due to expanded medical services and trauma care across districts.
Ayan Debbarma • 12 Oct 2026
Nagaland Health Officials Push Vaccination and Palliative Care Programs
Health departments across Nagaland launched intensive campaigns for palliative care, routine immunization, and HPV vaccination to improve patient access.
Naro Jamir • 11 Oct 2026
Health Ministry Targets Retailers in Prescription Drug Ad Crackdown
India's Health Ministry plans to mandate government approval for all prescription drug ads, closing loopholes for retailers and wholesale distributors.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Oct 2026
Thirty-Six Kohima Villages Declared TB-Free
Officials announce 36 villages in Kohima reached TB-free status as a new youth-led health campaign kicks off to tackle the disease across the region.
Naro Jamir • 9 Oct 2026
Pughoboto Authorities Seize Tobacco Near Schools
Officials in Pughoboto confiscated and destroyed tobacco products found on sale within 500 metres of local educational institutions on October 8.
Kiyeto Swu • 8 Oct 2026
Dhubri Healthcare Drive Reaches Over 6,500 Residents
The Sewa Sankalp Abhijan initiative brought specialist doctors and administrative health services to thousands of residents in rural Dhubri, Assam.
Timungpi Terang • 8 Oct 2026
Measles Cases Drop in Peren District
Peren officials confirm measles cases are falling. The district is pushing new public health alerts while managing local development projects.
Naro Jamir • 7 Oct 2026
Assam Secures Second Place Nationally for Essential Medicine Access
Assam holds the second-highest rank in India for essential medicine access, fueled by a centralized supply chain and free public health services.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Escalates Health Response as Byrnihat Pollution Spike Triggers Respiratory Crisis
Meghalaya officials await a health report as respiratory infection cases surge in the polluted industrial hub of Byrnihat, prompting a clinic upgrade.
Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026
Mon Bikers Rally to Boost HIV Awareness
Thirty-four bikers rode through Mon to spread HIV and AIDS awareness as part of a local health campaign led by the District Integrated Strategy for HIV/AIDS.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Oct 2026
Manipur Officials Push Local Nutrition at 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Manipur officials gathered in Imphal to promote healthy diets and locally sourced food for children during the 9th annual Rashtriya Poshan Maah event.
Ranjana Devi • 5 Oct 2026
Barpeta Health Camp Provides Medical Care to 716 Residents
A Seva Sankalp Abhiyan health camp in Assam treated 716 people, offering specialist consultations, disease screenings, and government service access.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Oct 2026
Nagaland liquor deaths spark calls to end total prohibition
Recent spurious liquor deaths in Tuensang and Mokokchung are forcing a hard look at the failed 35-year-old Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act.
Kiyeto Swu • 2 Oct 2026
Sikkim District Soreng Tops National Health Rankings
Sikkim's Soreng district hit number one in NITI Aayog's health rankings for June 2026, driven by high immunization and TB treatment success rates.
Aiden Bhutia • 2 Oct 2026
Nagaland Baptist Church Council Orders Statewide Prayer Following Deadly Alcohol Crisis
The NBCC has scheduled statewide prayers for October 4, 2026, after suspected spurious liquor killed at least 20 people in Mokokchung and Tuensang.
Naro Jamir • 2 Oct 2026
Dimapur Veterinary Chief Bans Illegal Carcass Dumping
Dimapur's veterinary chief warns that dumping animal carcasses in public spaces is illegal and threatens public health with potential disease outbreaks.
Naro Jamir • 2 Oct 2026
Assam Governor Pushes Schools to Combat Drug Crisis
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya toured Hojai on September 30, urging students and educators to join the statewide fight against rising substance abuse.
Timungpi Terang • 30 Sep 2026
East Khasi Hills Reports Over 8,000 Dog Bites This Year
Meghalaya health officials report 8,403 dog-bite cases in East Khasi Hills so far in 2026 as they push for mandatory pet vaccinations and owner accountability.
Walrik Marak • 28 Sep 2026
Arunachal Officials Dismiss False HIV Testing Claims After Ziro Music Festival
Health officials in Arunachal Pradesh say social media rumors claiming Ziro Music Festival attendees must undergo HIV testing are completely false.
Tani M • 28 Sep 2026
Students Complete First Phase of Ri-Bhoi Air Pollution Study
Students from three institutions wrapped up initial fieldwork on air quality in Nongpoh and Byrnihat to gauge health risks in the industrial zone.
NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026
