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Meghalaya's 10 hospitals, health centers win NQAS certification
News | Medical Buyer | Oct 18, 2025
Meghalaya has reached a major milestone in public healthcare, with 10 of its health facilities earning the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification —a benchmark for excell...
Primary health team coaching launched in Tura to strengthen local healthcare
News | Hub News | Oct 15, 2025
The Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH) Shillong, in collaboration with the India Primary Healthcare Support Initiative (IPSI) and the Government of Meghalaya, launched the “Coaching Primary Heal...
Meghalaya ranks second in palliative care across India
News | Times of India | Oct 12, 2025
Meghalaya's palliative care services have earned national acclaim, securing second position across the country for outstanding performance under the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC), Mini...
Shillong Medical College to start first MBBS batch from October 14
News | The Sentinel | Oct 10, 2025
Meghalaya is set to witness a historic milestone in medical education as Shillong Medical College prepares to begin its first-ever MBBS classes from October 14. This marks the official launch of the s...
Meghalaya joins nationwide launch of women & child health campaign
News | The Shillong Times | Sep 18, 2025
According to a statement here, the nationwide virtual launch of the health and nutrition campaign, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was followed by the state-level launch by the Health department during a ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Shillong. Addressing the gathering as the guest of honour, Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar, citing wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, said, “Where women are honoured, divinity blossoms there.”
After training in TN, 88 doctors to fill gaps in specialised healthcare
News | The Shillong Times | Nov 20, 2024
A total of 88 doctors from Meghalaya have completed a six-month specialised programme in Tamil Nadu to bridge gaps in medical expertise and upgrade Community Health Centers (CHCs) into First Referral....
Tura hosts free health camp to detect Congenital Heart Disease in children
News | Hub News | Jul 27, 2024
In a remarkable initiative to address the pressing issue of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) among children in the Garo Hills region, the District Early Intervention Centre, Tura (DEIC), in collaboratio...
Govt pats professionals as state celebrates healthcare feats
News | The Shillong Times | Jul 24, 2024
The state government has commended the efforts of healthcare professionals and encouraged them to continue serving better as Meghalaya made significant strides in the healthcare sector, achieving fron...
Meghalaya honors cancer survivors
News | Healthcare Radius | Jul 13, 2024
Meghalaya celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day, recognizing the strength of cancer survivors and raising awareness about cancer care in the region.
Health minister for cashless treatment to cancer patients
News | Meghalaya Monitor | Jun 22, 2024
Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh has said there is a need to provide cashless treatment to cancer patients in Meghalaya.
