#Public Health
Peren and Chümoukedima Lift African Swine Fever Bans
Officials in Peren and Chümoukedima have ended pork bans as African Swine Fever cases drop, though strict biosecurity rules remain in force for all traders.
Naro Jamir • 17 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Issue Urgent Monsoon Disease Warning
Health officials in East Khasi Hills warn of monsoon health risks, including scrub typhus, mosquito-borne illnesses, and lethal wild mushroom poisoning.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jul 2026
East Khasi Hills Officials Issue Monsoon Health Alert
East Khasi Hills health authorities issued a monsoon advisory warning residents to prevent mosquito breeding and waterborne diseases through strict hygiene.
NEWire Desk • 17 Jul 2026
Arunachal and Bihar Forge Rural Health and Nutrition Pact
Arunachal and Bihar signed a three-year deal to improve rural nutrition, sanitation, and health initiatives through technical resource sharing and training.
Rinchen K • 17 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Targets Higher Institutional Births to Save Mothers
CM Conrad K. Sangma pushed for improved maternal health and higher institutional birth rates during a review of Meghalaya's state health sector.
NEWire Desk • 16 Jul 2026
Tripura Road Accidents Drop 9 Percent
Tripura recorded 527 accidents in 2025, a 9% drop from the previous year. DGP Anurag credits improved safety efforts and new eye care for drivers.
Nihar Jamatia • 14 Jul 2026
Assam Launches 17 Day Care Cancer Centres to Boost Rural Access
Assam is opening 17 new day care cancer centres to bring affordable treatment and chemotherapy closer to patients in rural and remote areas of the state.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026
Health Officials Launch World Population Campaign in Kohima and Wokha
District Health Societies in Kohima and Wokha are running population awareness drives through July 18, 2026, focusing on maternal health and birth spacing.
Naro Jamir • 14 Jul 2026
