Shillong, May 3: In a major push towards data-driven healthcare planning, the State Health Systems Resource Centre, Meghalaya, is rolling out an Annual Health Survey to generate district-level insights on population health, service utilisation, and emerging health challenges across the state.
Officials said the initiative aims to bridge critical data gaps and support evidence-based decision-making in Meghalaya’s health system. The survey will produce annual District Health Profiles along with a Population Health & Wellness Score, enabling local administrators to better understand health trends and prioritise interventions.
The State Health Systems Resource Centre (SHSRC) is a technical support unit to the Government of Meghalaya with the core purpose of strengthening the state’s health system to improve the health outcomes of its citizens.
To implement the exercise, SHSRC has onboarded Oxford Policy Management India through a Quality-cum-Cost Based Selection process. The survey is expected to be completed by January 2027. SHSRC has already published the Meghalaya Health Atlas — a comprehensive compilation of key health indicators across districts and population groups. The Atlas aims to present data in a clear, visual format that can support evidence-based planning and highlight priority areas for action.
Health authorities said the findings will play a key role in improving planning, problem-solving, and service delivery at the district level, particularly in addressing region-specific health concerns.
Alongside the survey, SHSRC has also initiated a pilot project on Electronic Health Records (EHR) to tackle the long-standing issue of fragmented patient data. The system aims to create unified digital health records, allowing healthcare providers to access patient histories in real time and improving continuity of care.
The EHR pilot is currently being implemented at Mawphlang Community Health Centre (CHC), Pomlum Primary Health Centre (PHC), and Ummulong CHC. Officials confirmed that 28 additional health facilities have already expressed interest in adopting the system.
Experts say the twin initiatives—data-driven health surveys and digital patient records—mark a significant step towards strengthening Meghalaya’s healthcare delivery system, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring more responsive public health interventions.
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