Assam's decentralised cancer care model, backed by one of India's largest population-based cancer screening programmes, has helped the state achieve a cancer survival rate of 62 per cent—the highest in the country and well above the national average of around 40 per cent, according to a report.
Health officials in Ri-Bhoi district have been trained on the latest modules of the Universal Immunization Win (UWIN) platform and the digitalisation of the Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) programme as Meghalaya stepped up efforts to strengthen digital healthcare delivery.
Shillong, July 6: Meghalaya is stepping up efforts to strengthen grassroots healthcare through regular Jan Arogya Samiti (JAS) meetings at Ayushman Arogya Mandir–Health and...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), substance abuse and respiratory infections have emerged as the biggest health concerns in Meghalaya, according to a statewide community feedback survey conducted by the State Health Systems Resource Centre (SHSRC).
SHILLONG, June 11: Why do some pregnant women miss antenatal check-ups even when health services are available nearby? Why do families delay seeking treatment...
The World Bank has upgraded its assessment of the Meghalaya Health Systems Strengthening Project, citing marked improvements in health service delivery, management performance and healthcare utilisation across the state.
Shillong, Feb 25: The Meghalaya government has made significant strides in healthcare, constructing 51 health centres and upgrading 554 others in the last eight...
In a continuing crackdown on unqualified medical practitioners, Dhubri police have arrested a fake doctor who was practising in the district without any valid medical degree or registration, posing a serious risk to public health.
Traditional Community Healthcare Providers (TCHPs) from Meghalaya have been awarded the first-ever certification under the Quality Council of India’s (QCI) Voluntary Certification Scheme for Traditional Community Healthcare Providers (VCSTCHP).
In a testament to the State’s commitment to quality public healthcare, Ganesh Das Government Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Hospital in Shillong has been awarded the prestigious 'Bronze Quality Certification' by the Quality Council of India (QCI).
