Health Minister inaugurates first referral unit at Mawphlang CHC

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 27, 2024

The Meghalaya Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr. M Ampareen Lyngdoh, inaugurated the First Referral Unit (FRU) at Mawphlang Community Health Centre (CHC) on Friday.

Speaking at the occasion, Dr. M Ampareen Lyngdoh emphasized the need to trust government hospitals, dispelling the notion that they are inferior. The minister stressed the government’s goal of providing quality healthcare closer to villagers’ homes.

She further said Mawphlang CHC has enhanced its facilities, employing five medical officers, one junior specialist, three dental sergeants, and one Ayush doctor. The centre now offers 39 medical tests, reducing the need for villagers to travel to Shillong.

Dr. Lyngdoh urged villagers to register with Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) and link it to Aadhaar for free treatment. She encouraged collective efforts to establish Mawphlang CHC as a reputable treatment centre. She advised villagers to seek immediate medical attention at nearby health centres.

Dr.M Ampareen Lyngdoh was joined by MB Kurbah, MLA , and other officials at the inauguration ceremony.