Mahendraganj/Merengipara, February 7: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday laid the foundation stone for a 10-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Merengipara in South West Garo Hills, marking a significant step towards expanding holistic healthcare services in the region.
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| Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma lays the foundation stone for the 10-bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Merengipara, South West Garo Hills. (Image:x.com/SangmaConrad) |
The Chief Minister said the upcoming AYUSH hospital would be a transformative healthcare project, aimed at promoting lifestyle-related treatments and wellness. Unlike conventional hospitals, the facility will focus on systems such as Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and traditional medical knowledge, offering people a wider range of healthcare choices in the years ahead.
Highlighting visible development in Mahendraganj, Sangma appreciated the proactive role of the local MLA, noting that development works are being personally monitored with commitment and a people-first approach. He said such hands-on leadership was key to ensuring timely and meaningful progress on the ground.
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The Integrated AYUSH Hospital is expected to strengthen primary and preventive healthcare services in South West Garo Hills, while also preserving and promoting traditional systems of medicine alongside modern practices. The project aligns with the state government’s broader vision of inclusive development and improved access to quality healthcare for rural and border areas.
