#Public Health
Nagaland Launches Statewide HIV Awareness Drive
Nagaland state health officials are starting a massive two-month HIV awareness campaign across all 17 districts to improve testing and outreach.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 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
Dimapur Doctors Train for Ebola and Zoonotic Outbreaks
Dimapur medical officers attended a workshop on August 7 to sharpen their response to Ebola and zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Naro Jamir • 9 Aug 2026
Mon Health Workers Combat Infant Feeding Myths
The District Health Society in Mon promoted exclusive breastfeeding during a week-long campaign to replace harmful traditional feeding practices.
Naro Jamir • 8 Aug 2026
Dimapur Health Officials Train for Ebola and Zoonotic Disease Outbreaks
Medical officers in Dimapur completed an emergency training session focused on detecting Ebola and zoonotic diseases to improve regional preparedness.
Kiyeto Swu • 8 Aug 2026
Nagaland Health Department Confirms Free Hepatitis Care
Nagaland health officials confirm that all Hepatitis B and C screening, testing, and treatment are provided free at state-run medical facilities.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
Dimapur Officials Push for Stricter Tobacco Control Enforcement
Dimapur officials reviewed tobacco control efforts as 151 schools and colleges are now tobacco-free, citing a need for more funding and public cooperation.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Aug 2026
NPF Youth Wing Launches Free Health Clinics Across Nagaland
The NPF Youth Wing is running free medical camps and insurance registration drives to boost public access to essential healthcare services in Nagaland.
Naro Jamir • 7 Aug 2026
Dimapur Officials Push for Stricter Tobacco Control
Dimapur officials report 151 schools are now tobacco-free, but call for better funding and stronger law enforcement to curb rising health risks.
Naro Jamir • 6 Aug 2026
North Tripura District Hospital Launches Major Facility Upgrade
District Magistrate Chandni Chandran announced a modernization plan for North Tripura District Hospital, featuring a new 24/7 Critical Care Unit.
Ayan Debbarma • 6 Aug 2026
Nagaland Health Officials Issue Meningococcal Alert After Teen Hospitalized
Nagaland's Health Department issued an alert after a 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with suspected, life-threatening meningococcal disease.
Kiyeto Swu • 6 Aug 2026
Nagaland Health Officials Issue Alert After Teen Hospitalized With Suspected Meningococcal Disease
Nagaland health officials issued a state-wide alert after a 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with suspected invasive meningococcal disease.
Kiyeto Swu • 5 Aug 2026
RIMS Imphal Marks World Breastfeeding Week With Public Awareness Drive
RIMS Imphal hosted an awareness event for World Breastfeeding Week 2026 to promote infant health and maternal nutrition through community engagement.
Ratan Singh • 4 Aug 2026
Longleng Youth Race to Boost HIV Awareness
Longleng district hosted the 2026 District Red Run to promote HIV and STI awareness among youth through a competitive event and health advocacy.
Kiyeto Swu • 4 Aug 2026
Nagaland Governor Calls on Students to Spearhead National Anti-Drug Campaign
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav visited NIT Nagaland to mobilize students for a 100-week nationwide government campaign against substance abuse.
Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026
Dimapur Health Officials Promote Breastfeeding Benefits
The District Health Society in Dimapur launched World Breastfeeding Week to highlight the health advantages of nursing for mothers and infants.
Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026
NEISSR and Vitamin Angels Partner to Boost Nagaland Community Health
NEISSR and Vitamin Angels signed an MoU to provide MSW students with fieldwork internships and support maternal and child nutrition across three districts.
Naro Jamir • 3 Aug 2026
Governor Reddy Rallies Tripura Against Drug Abuse
Governor N Indrasena Reddy launched a statewide anti-drug campaign at Tripura University, urging citizens to unite against the rising trafficking threat.
Ayan Debbarma • 2 Aug 2026
Insect Bites Outpace Snakebites at Sivasagar Hospital
Data from an Assam hospital shows insect bites are now more frequent than snakebites, fueled by habitat loss and recurring monsoon flooding.
Bibar Daimary • 2 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Health Teams Push Night Outreach to Boost Maternal Care
Meghalaya medical teams are holding early morning and late-night awareness drives in remote villages to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
NEWire Desk • 2 Aug 2026
