Shillong, May 12 (PTI) Meghalaya State Commission today launched a 24X7 helpline to assist women in the domains of harassment and distress. "The helpline bearing number 181 is an attempt to provide all kinds of assistance - legal, police, medical, counseling and temporary support services - to ... read more
Women’s health status in Meghalaya worrisome
The health condition of women and children in Meghalaya is worrisome with a large number of this population being malnourished, a National health report has revealed. According to Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) report 2015, Meghalaya has some of the highest number of “stunting, wasting ... read more
‘City offers cost-effective neurological treatment’
Many people go outside the State for neurological care despite the city offering one of the best and cost-effective facilities, said neurologist Dr Bernard T Lyngdoh. Speaking to media persons on Wednesday, Lyngdoh said better treatment for neurology is available in Meghalaya and this is the ... read more