Meghalaya: Centre adds additional 50 MBBS seats at NEIGRIHMS

Union Minister Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated NEIGRIHMS had been given additional funding since 2015 to enhance the medical college

NEIGRIHMS streamlining procurement process to avoid ‘scams’: Dir Nalin Mehta

NEIGRIHMS Director Prof Nalin Mehta aims to go by the book and play by the rules and do whatever is possible in the best interest of the patients in order to steer the institute away from any form of controversies. The premier institute of the North East, in the past, was smeared in controversies around […]

Meghalaya wins 3 National awards in the Health sector

In a proud moment for Meghalaya, the state has been conferred with 3 National awards including one for NEIGRIHMS during the Arogya Manthan celebrations chaired by Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandviya. The awards conferred include state with highest hospitalization rate, Gender Equity and health insurance claims. In the Small States category, Meghalaya is among the […]

Meghalaya: NEIGRIHMS doctor arrested on molestation charges; groups, orgs up ante

The alleged molestation of two female patients by a resident doctor at the NEIGRIHMS in Meghalaya has evoked sharp reactions across the state. Civil society groups along with various other groups and organizations have demanded speedy enquiry into the matter and stern action against the accused if found guilty. Civil Society Women Organisation, president, Agnes […]

Meghalaya: 46 COVID-19 samples tested negative at Barpeta Medical College Hospital

All 46 samples from Meghalaya which were sent to Assam’s Barpeta Medical College and Hospital have tested negative. This was confirmed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma in the social media. Earlier, on Wednesday results of a total of 118 samples were declared of which over 100 tested negative and 6 were set for re-test. […]

Union Health Ministry orders inquiry into alleged anomalies at NEIGRIHMS in Shillong

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has ordered an inquiry into alleged suspicious activities of outside vendors in the department of Cardiology in NEIGRIHMS. The move came after the vigilance division of the ministry received a letter from the premier health institute requesting to investigate the matter. The letter also stated that suspicious […]

Meghalaya HC directs NEIGRIHMS Director, cardio HoD to file affidavit

In a significant move, the Meghalaya High Court has directed the Director of the NEIGRIHMS, Dr DN Thappa and Head of Cardiology department Dr Animesh Mishra to file an affidavit by May 16, mentioning details of the treatment provided to the deceased female patient since the time she was admitted. Further, the High Court has […]