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Meghalaya Allocates ₹10 Crore to Mission Hospitals, Achieves 45% Drop in Maternal Mortality

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announces healthcare advances, including grants to five hospitals and real-time pregnancy monitoring, as the state reaches the national maternal mortality average.

Overview

  • The Meghalaya government has allocated ₹10 crore under the Meghalaya Healthcare Advancement Policy (MHAP) to five mission and non-profit hospitals for infrastructure and service upgrades.
  • Dr. Norman Tunnel Hospital in Jowai received the first ₹1 crore installment of a ₹2 crore grant, with the remainder contingent on utilization certification.
  • Maternal mortality in Meghalaya has dropped by over 45%, now aligning with the national average, due to initiatives like the CM Safe Motherhood Scheme and digital pregnancy monitoring.
  • Chief Minister Sangma emphasized the flexibility of MHAP grants, allowing hospitals to address urgent needs, and reaffirmed the government's long-term collaboration with mission hospitals.
  • Plans for a state-level healthcare conference were announced to foster collaboration and address emerging needs, including the establishment of a renal dialysis unit.