Shillong, Nov 4: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Friday inaugurated the Centenary Celebrations of Dr H Gordon Roberts Hospital at a function that was held at the hospital premises in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong.
Inaugurated the Centenary Celebrations of Dr. H. G. Roberts Hospital in Jaiaw.
Roberts Hospital is a household name in Shillong and a trusted hospital that has served the people for generations. I am happy to join with them to celebrate 100 years of its service pic.twitter.com/Ull0ot8iir
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) November 4, 2022
In his address the Chief Minister, congratulating the hospital on achieving the milestone, said the occasion is also a time to acknowledge and thank the services of Dr H Gordon Roberts who arrived in Shillong in 1913 and started with a small dispensary in Mission Compound Shillong.
“We look back at the way the Dr H Gordon Hospital has contributed to our society and on behalf of the people of the State I thank all the past and present staff and members of the hospital for their numerous contributions,” he said.
The Chief Minister also recalled the days of COVID and expressed his gratitude to the hospital for its important role during the pandemic. He also informed that the health sector is one of the most important priorities of the government.
“Health is a top priority for the government and we look forward to working in collaboration with hospitals so that health services are available to our people,” he said.
He further urged the hospital to continue its mission on the principles of Dr H Gordon Roberts serving the people with love, compassion, commitment and passion.
Earlier, the Chief Minister hoisted the Centenary Flag.
The hospital at present is a 350 Bedded hospital with Accident & Emergency, General Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynae, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Child Health, Child Development Unit, Pediatric Surgery, Anesthesiology, Dental, Ophthalmology with speciality and super speciality including 24×7 services.
The hospital also has a College of Nursing affiliated to North Eastern Hill University.
