Health

Shillong (Meghalaya), June 24: Meghalaya’s Health & Family Welfare Department clinched the SKOCH Award 2026 for putting artificial intelligence on breast cancer duty in the state’s hardest-to-reach villages.   The award came at the 108th SKOCH Summit in...

New Delhi, June 22: Meghalaya’s Early Childhood Development Mission clinched the Gold SKOCH Award Saturday for building a statewide model that puts community at the center of raising children.   The prize, announced at the 108th SKOCH Summit...

Shillong (Meghalaya), May 23: Meghalaya wants German tech and private cash to fix healthcare in its hardest-to-reach hills.   A roundtable at IIM Shillong drew 50+ officials, GIZ, the Indo-German Chamber, and industry experts to plug gaps in...

Shillong (Meghalaya), April 7 : The state reaffirmed its commitment to universal healthcare on World Health Day, emphasizing early screening, last-mile delivery, and community participation. The state government highlighted efforts to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and inclusive.  ...

Shillong (Meghalaya),March 31 : Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched Mission 1000 Days, a ₹127 crore initiative aimed at improving nutrition and early childhood development outcomes for children in the state. The program focuses on the critical period...

Shillong (Meghalaya), March 2: The 47th Annual National Conference of the Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, Medicon 2026, concluded here in Shillong, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in forensic science.   The event bridged tradition and technology, featuring live autopsy...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 26: The State has reported the highest number of HIV/AIDS cases in India, with over 10,293 people receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) as of January 2026. The state has recorded 749 HIV/AIDS-related deaths in the past...

Shillong (Merghalaya), Feb 4: In a significant step towards tackling the rising cancer burden, the State Cancer Society of Meghalaya launched several initiatives, including a statewide HPV testing program and a dedicated Cancer Screening App, at the 2nd...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 10: The Joint Directorate of Health Services, hosted a joyous Advance Christmas celebration and the inaugural JDQC Awards ceremony at the Ratson Pavilion on Tuesday, Dec 9.. The event brought together healthcare professionals, officials, and...

Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 4: The East Khasi Hills Police has taken a significant step towards enhancing public safety by establishing a new police booth at the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS)...