Meghalaya's efforts to improve maternal and child health through community-driven behavioural interventions have drawn the attention of UNICEF India, with senior officials visiting a village in Ri-Bhoi district to assess grassroots innovations aimed at boosting immunisation coverage and identifying high-risk pregnancies.
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...
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, May 15: A remote village in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills has emerged as a compelling example of how community participation can strengthen...
Shillong, May 14: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-ni dilgiparang, Bristibar salo, Meghalaya a•dokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-ko Shillong songjinmani Taraghar-o donggipa State Guest...
Nestled beside a picturesque lake that was once part of the meandering Barak River, Tukergram turns into an island for four to five months during the floods—sometimes even seven months or more, until the Barak River's water level recedes. During this period, families living in low-lying areas migrate to the highest part of the hamlet, enduring months in congested and unhygienic conditions.
In the wake of the 2024 Assam floods, thousands of families faced displacement, waterborne diseases, and loss of livelihoods. Among the worst affected were remote hamlets and marginalized communities who struggled to access safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic necessities.
