#Public Health
Dhubri Launches Two-Month Public Health Drive
Dhubri officials kicked off a 60-day public health campaign featuring mobile units and daily camps to boost testing for HIV and other infections.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Pushes HPV Vaccination Amid Dismal 5% Uptake
Meghalaya's HPV vaccine uptake hits just 5%. Officials are launching new awareness drives to curb rising cervical cancer rates across the state.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
Barpeta Health Officials Tighten Referral Links
Health officials in Barpeta met Wednesday to improve patient referrals and maternal care coordination between BMCH and Kalgachia BPHC.
Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026
Shillong Launches Pilot Plan to Wipe Out Rabies by 2030
Officials launched a pilot project in Laban to stop rabies by 2030, targeting stray dog management and mandatory pet registration in East Khasi Hills.
Walrik Marak • 2 Sep 2026
Dimapur Union Demands Crackdown on Unsanitary Pig Farms
The GB Union Dimapur warns of health risks from improper pig carcass disposal and demands stricter oversight of local farms by authorities.
Naro Jamir • 2 Sep 2026
Assam Rifles Expands Community Outreach Across Nagaland
Assam Rifles launches Nagaland community initiatives covering youth motivation, emergency medical aid, and regional drug abuse awareness campaigns.
Kiyeto Swu • 31 Aug 2026
Mizoram Funds Rehab Network to Treat Thousands of Addicts
Mizoram supports 5,224 drug users across 48 centers. The state-run Hulhliap facility has treated 2,255 people since launching last year in Neihbawi.
Chawngthu Fanai • 30 Aug 2026
Assam Pharmacists Demand Crackdown on Counterfeit Drug Trade
The Registered Pharmacists’ Association of Assam is demanding tougher laws and more inspectors to stop the surge of illegal pharmacies and fake drugs.
Timungpi Terang • 30 Aug 2026
Doctors host free medical camp for over 100 patients in Medziphema
Three doctors provided free medical consultations and medicine to over 100 people during a health initiative in Medziphema on August 26.
Kiyeto Swu • 30 Aug 2026
Experts Warn of Deep Gaps in Northeast India's Health Data
Naga Scholars’ Association experts identify significant healthcare data voids and research capacity shortages across Northeast India.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Aug 2026
Barpeta Officials Push to Bolster Rural Healthcare in Assam
Barpeta district officials met on August 29 to overhaul healthcare services and outreach for remote riverine communities at the Mandia BPHC.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Aug 2026
State Inspectors Find 116 Unsafe Food Samples in Three Years
Meghalaya officials report 116 substandard or unsafe food samples discovered following thousands of inspections conducted over the past three years.
Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026
Shillong Launches Pilot Program to Vaccinate Stray Dogs Against Rabies
East Khasi Hills officials start a rabies vaccination drive for stray dogs in Shillong on September 1 to boost public safety and lower disease risks.
NEWire Desk • 28 Aug 2026
East Siang Officials Launch Crackdown on Illegal Rehab Centers
East Siang officials are targeting unlicensed drug rehab centers and illicit substance sales after a recent Narco Coordination Centre meeting.
Rinchen K • 27 Aug 2026
Doctors Provide Free Care at Medziphema Medical Camp
Three doctors treated over 100 patients at a free medical camp in Medziphema to promote better health and regular check-ups for the local community.
Naro Jamir • 27 Aug 2026
Assam Launches Two-Month HIV Awareness Blitz
Assam officials have kicked off a 60-day HIV awareness campaign, targeting thousands of villages and schools to curb rising cases among drug users.
Bibar Daimary • 26 Aug 2026
Gaurav Gogoi Urges Action on India’s Lead Poisoning Crisis
MP Gaurav Gogoi warned Health Minister JP Nadda that 275 million Indian children face dangerous lead exposure, calling for immediate federal intervention.
Bibar Daimary • 25 Aug 2026
Mon District Launches Bike Outreach to Reach Remote HIV Services
Mon district debuted a bike-based outreach program on August 24 to bring vital HIV, STI, and health services to isolated residents.
Kiyeto Swu • 25 Aug 2026
Barpeta Health Officials Push for Tighter Hospital Coordination
Barpeta officials met to bridge gaps between the local medical college and district clinics to improve patient care and target maternal mortality.
Bibar Daimary • 24 Aug 2026
Agartala Prantik Club Promotes Tobacco-Free Life for Durga Puja
Agartala's Prantik Club uses an eco-friendly Durga Puja pandal to push an anti-tobacco message, combining tradition with a focus on public health.
Nihar Jamatia • 23 Aug 2026
