Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated that ensuring heath of the people is central to the state government’s agenda and that the state government is committed to prioritizing the health sector.
He made the remarks during the inauguration of the two-day Knowledge Exchange Health Conclave organised under the Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP) of the Health & Family Welfare Department at Falkland Park in Aizawl.
In his inaugural address, the Chief Minister stated that the Government of Mizoram considers the health of its people as a key foundation for the State’s overall development, and therefore accords high priority to the health sector.
He highlighted that Mizoram has introduced the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), one of the best health care systems in the country, under which patients receive cashless treatment through empanelled hospitals.
Lalduhoma further said that the State Government has significantly strengthened health infrastructure across Mizoram, upgrading district hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs) and Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
Advanced medical equipment has been procured for healthcare workers, and several new initiatives have been undertaken to further improve the health sector.
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The Chief Minister also remarked that the conclave would provide a valuable platform for knowledge exchange with health sector experts from various States across India.
He expressed confidence that the deliberations would lead to better strategies, wider understanding and stronger collaboration in the health sector, benefiting both Mizoram and the country as a whole. He also thanked MHSSP for organising the conclave. On the occasion, the Chief Minister released a Coffee Table Book.
Health Minister Pi Lalrinpuii, in her address, stated that through MHSSP, significant improvements have been made in medical facilities and health centres, with the procurement of new equipment and effective utilisation of resources. As a result, Mizoram has also achieved quality certifications for its healthcare institutions at the national level.
The two-day Knowledge Exchange Health Conclave is being attended by health sector experts and representatives from various States including Telangana, Meghalaya, Nagaland, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, along with representatives from the Gates Foundation and the North Eastern Council (NEC).
