Shillong, September 15 (APAC Media): Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today inaugurated three Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in Shillong.
The move aims to bring primary healthcare and preventive services closer to communities in remote parts of the state. The three units will serve 93 villages and more than two lakh people across Mawpat, Pynursla, and Baghmara.
Doctors, Diagnostics, and Digital Records
Each MMU will be staffed by doctors and trained healthcare personnel and equipped with essential medical equipment, medicines, and technology-enabled electronic medical record systems.
The teams will provide medical consultations, basic diagnostic services, treatment, and follow-up care within local communities. Patients requiring specialised treatment will also be referred to higher healthcare facilities.
NCDs to be a Key Focus Area
A key focus of the initiative will be the prevention, screening, and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Regular screening, early diagnosis, and continued management of chronic conditions will form an important part of the programme. The units will also undertake targeted interventions, including cancer screening and vision health services.
CM Stresses Last-Mile Healthcare
Speaking at the launch, Sangma said his government had prioritised health and education since 2018, adding that development would have little meaning unless its benefits reached every citizen.
Sangma described the mobile units as a potential “major game changer” for last-mile healthcare delivery in Meghalaya. He also highlighted the importance of stronger digital connectivity to support technology-enabled healthcare services across remote areas.
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