Meghalaya pushes to improve access to health facilities, says Shylla

Meghalaya health authorities, led by official Shylla, unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at widening public access to medical facilities across the state. The initiative targets remote and hilly districts where residents often travel long distances for basic care.
The strategy includes deploying mobile health clinics, upgrading existing primary health centres, and improving road links to ensure timely patient referrals. Funding for these measures will be drawn from the state’s health budget and central government schemes.
Officials expect the program to boost maternal and child health indicators and reduce the burden of preventable diseases. Community participation and local monitoring mechanisms have been emphasized to sustain the improvements.