#Public Health
Assam District Hits Milestone With Zero Home Births
Bajali district recorded 100% institutional deliveries between April and July 2026, marking a significant health milestone for the region.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Targets Rising HIV Rates With Five-Point Strategy
Meghalaya reports HIV prevalence double the national average. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is launching a new five-part plan to curb rising infections.
Walrik Marak • 15 Sep 2026
Health camp provides free cancer screenings for 275 in Phesama
The Dr K & T Keditsu Foundation held a health camp in Phesama, delivering free cancer screenings and medical care to 275 local registrants.
Kiyeto Swu • 14 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Shifts Health Strategy to Integrate Pilot Projects
Meghalaya is ending standalone health pilots, moving instead to integrate successful medical initiatives directly into the state's public health system.
Walrik Marak • 14 Sep 2026
Kohima Officials Plot Crackdown on Roaming Stray Dogs
Kohima officials are planning to tackle stray dog issues through new shelter guidelines, mandatory registration, and improved veterinary access.
Naro Jamir • 13 Sep 2026
Three Meghalaya Health Centres Secure National Quality Certification
Three Meghalaya primary health centres earned national certification for meeting strict service standards across departments and patient care.
NEWire Desk • 12 Sep 2026
Nagaland Tackles Rising Oral Cancer Rates with New Training Initiative
Health officials and experts gathered in Kohima to launch an oral cancer screening and training program to address rising tobacco-linked health threats.
Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026
Mizoram Health Minister Pushes for Tobacco-Free Homes to Fight Cancer
Health Minister Lalrinpuii warns that Mizoram has India's highest cancer rates and urges families to drop tobacco to curb the deadly trend.
Ethan Ralte • 11 Sep 2026
Kohima Officials Plot Crackdown on Stray Dogs
Kohima authorities are drafting new rules to manage stray dogs, including potential shelter revival and mandatory pet registration to improve public safety.
Naro Jamir • 11 Sep 2026
Tripura Chief Minister Unveils Statues and Promotes Blood Donation in Agartala
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unveiled two statues at the NSRCC and led a blood donation drive to urge citizens to support local health needs.
Nihar Jamatia • 11 Sep 2026
South West Garo Hills Launches Suicide Prevention Task Force After 18 Deaths
Officials in Meghalaya are launching block-level task forces to combat suicide after 18 deaths were reported in South West Garo Hills.
Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Tobacco-Free Village Drive Reaches 531 Communities
Meghalaya hits a major milestone as 531 villages officially curb tobacco use through a community-led grassroots health initiative.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Morigaon Kicks Off Ninth Rashtriya Poshan Maah to Tackle Child Nutrition
Morigaon officials launched the 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah to improve maternal and child health outcomes through multi-departmental coordination.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Accelerates Health Center Expansion to 700 Locations
Meghalaya targets 700 health sub-centers by 2027 to boost rural care, citing lower infant mortality and rising insurance coverage in the state.
Walrik Marak • 10 Sep 2026
Longleng Officials Push Eye Donation to Combat Corneal Blindness
Longleng health officials held an awareness drive for the 41st National Eye Donation Fortnight to address the critical shortage of donated corneas.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Sep 2026
Tripura Launches Evening OPD Hours at All District Hospitals
Tripura is extending healthcare access by opening evening OPD clinics at every district hospital across the state to handle rising patient demand.
Nihar Jamatia • 9 Sep 2026
College Distributes Comilla Cotton Sanitary Pads in Lamphelpat
CAU officials distributed Comilla cotton sanitary pads at Lamphelpat college to promote menstrual health and use regional agricultural resources.
Priyanka Moirangthem • 9 Sep 2026
Officials Review Health Initiatives in Kohima and Infrastructure in Shamator
Kohima officials met to track TB and immunization programs, while Shamator leaders focused on infrastructure development and inter-departmental coordination.
Kiyeto Swu • 9 Sep 2026
Shillong Residents Demand Clear Timeline for Rabies Plan
East Khasi Hills launched a dog rabies control pilot in Laban. Residents across Shillong are now pushing for a city-wide schedule and concrete answers.
Walrik Marak • 9 Sep 2026
Saitual Becomes Mizoram's First HIV-Free Benchmark District
Saitual is the first Mizoram district to hit top-tier HIV control targets under the NACO Mobilisation AIDS Suraksha campaign.
Chawngthu Fanai • 8 Sep 2026
