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Health
Meghalaya CM Lays Foundation Stone for 100-Bed Hospital in Ummulong
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🗓 05 Nov 2026, 01:32 PM
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The Chief Minister of Meghalaya marked a milestone by laying the foundation stone for a new 100-bed hospital in Ummulong, aiming to improve healthcare access in the region.
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya laid the foundation stone for a new 100‑bed hospital in the town of Ummulong on Tuesday.
The hospital, which will be built on a government‑owned plot, is expected to provide comprehensive medical services to residents of the surrounding districts.
Officials said the project will be completed in phases, with the first phase targeting basic inpatient care and emergency services within the next 18 months.
The initiative is part of the state government’s broader plan to upgrade healthcare infrastructure across Meghalaya, addressing long‑standing shortages of medical facilities in rural areas.
The hospital, which will be built on a government‑owned plot, is expected to provide comprehensive medical services to residents of the surrounding districts.
Officials said the project will be completed in phases, with the first phase targeting basic inpatient care and emergency services within the next 18 months.
The initiative is part of the state government’s broader plan to upgrade healthcare infrastructure across Meghalaya, addressing long‑standing shortages of medical facilities in rural areas.