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.