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Meghalaya Battles Anemia: CM Pushes for Systematic Health Solutions
5 Nov
Summary
- Meghalaya CM directs health dept. to identify and address key health issues.
- Anemia identified as central to maternal mortality and child development issues.
- State health budget is nine percent, effectiveness is now the focus.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is prioritizing a systematic approach to tackle key health concerns within the state. Speaking at a conference focused on anemia care, he underscored that the state's significant 9% health budget must be utilized effectively to yield tangible results.
He acknowledged Meghalaya's past struggles with health indicators but expressed optimism, pointing to recent improvements. Maternal deaths have fallen from 228 in 2021-22 to 106 in 2025-26, and institutional deliveries have risen.
Furthermore, stunting has seen a reduction, and the total fertility rate has decreased. The CM also drew attention to rising kidney failures, linking them to diet and lifestyle choices, particularly among young children.
