BJP asks govt to improve conditions of govt hospitals

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 7, 2025

The state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday urged the state government to take immediate measures to improve the conditions of government hospitals following the recent death of a pregnant mother at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District.

In a statement, BJP Mahila Morcha president, Susuki Pariat said the death of a pregnant woman at the Civil Hospital in Jowai has once again put the spotlight on the deteriorating healthcare facility in the state.

While those with high income can get access to the best medical facilities, people from lower income groups are left to the mercy of an indifferent and ill-equipped system. This places a vast majority of Meghalaya in a dangerous situation.

“We urge the state Government to take immediate measures to improve the conditions of Govt Hospitals so such tragedies can be avoided. People of the state should also take advantage of the Central Govt.’s Ayush scheme so that they can get the best facilities at inexpensive rates,” Pariat said.

“We have met the head of India’s National Commission for Women, Delina Khongdup, and informed her of this incident. She has requested the authorities to inspect each facility on a regular basis,” she added.