#Public Health

Health Fears Mount Over Herbicide Use in Kaliabor

Residents of Kaliabor, Assam are sounding the alarm over the widespread, unregulated use of dangerous herbicides in local fields and home gardens.

Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026

Health Officials Review National Programs in Kohima

Regional health authorities toured Kohima facilities from August 18 to 22 to audit national disease control and immunization program performance.

Naro Jamir • 22 Aug 2026

IIPH Shillong Researcher Wins International Award in Bali

Dr. Deepak Rajan of IIPH Shillong earned a top research award in Indonesia for his study on Leptospirosis transmission dynamics in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 22 Aug 2026

Assam Food Safety Officials Probe Moran Hotel Over Mouldy Sweets

Officials inspected a Moran hotel after customers found mouldy sweets. The shop lacked a license and had broken fridges.

Bibar Daimary • 21 Aug 2026

Morigaon Honors Dedicated Health Worker Janti Bordoloi Patgiri

ASHA supervisor Janti Bordoloi Patgiri earned district recognition for her tireless work in HIV awareness and maternal health across Morigaon villages.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Aug 2026

Mission Nethralaya Hits 1.5 Lakh Screenings Milestone

Mission Nethralaya has screened 150,000 people across Meghalaya, providing free eye care, glasses, and surgery to those in remote, underserved areas.

NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Grapples With Severe Doctor Shortage

A new study reveals Meghalaya has only one doctor for every 4,200 people, falling well short of national standards and leaving rural residents underserved.

NEWire Desk • 16 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Bans Sting Energy Drink Following Student Death

Meghalaya officials banned the energy drink Sting statewide after a student died. The order stops all sales and distribution pending lab analysis.

NEWire Desk • 14 Aug 2026

Nagaland Reports Sharp Drop in HIV Infections and AIDS Deaths

Nagaland officials report a 39 percent drop in new HIV infections and an 80 percent fall in AIDS-related deaths since 2010 amid a new awareness drive.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Aug 2026

Assam Boosts Child Nutrition With Nutrient-Rich Fish Powder

Assam’s award-winning fish powder initiative tackles child malnutrition and anemia, with plans to expand across schools and into cancer care.

Timungpi Terang • 12 Aug 2026

Suspected food poisoning lands 60 in hospital after Assam funeral

At least 60 residents of an Assam village are hospitalized with suspected food poisoning following a funeral. Officials are monitoring the patients.

Bibar Daimary • 12 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Launches Statewide HIV Awareness Push

Meghalaya is starting a two-month HIV awareness campaign to combat rising infection rates and social stigma among the state's youth and general population.

NEWire Desk • 11 Aug 2026

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.