The MoU was formalized by Madhurjya Barua, Executive Director (HR&FA), OIL, and Dr. Achyut Chandra Baishya, Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent of GMCH, in the presence of senior officials from both institutions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging the gap between modern medical technology and accessible healthcare in the region.
Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), the largest government hospital in the Northeast, will soon introduce advanced diagnostic tests, including genomic sequencing, eliminating the need to send samples to Kolkata or Pune.
The first case of death caused by rabies has been reported from West Garo Hills after a 14 year old boy who was bitten by a stray dog in December developed symptoms and passed away in the first week of January, this year.