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Veteran NEFA-era health pioneer Ume Perme passes away at 77 in Arunachal Pradesh
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 05:32 AM
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Ume Perme, a noted figure in Arunachal Pradesh’s early healthcare development during the NEFA period, died at 77.
Ume Perme, widely recognised as a pioneer of modern healthcare in Arunachal Pradesh during the NEFA era, died at the age of 77. His death marks the loss of a figure who helped lay the foundations of medical services in the remote hill state.
Born in the mid‑1940s, Perme began his career as a medical practitioner when the region was still known as the North‑East Frontier Agency. He was instrumental in establishing the first primary health centres in several districts, training local health workers, and advocating for government investment in rural clinics. Over the decades, his efforts contributed to a measurable rise in immunisation coverage and maternal‑child health indicators across the state.
State officials and former colleagues have expressed condolences, highlighting Perme’s dedication to serving underserved communities. The health department announced that a commemorative plaque will be installed at the first clinic he helped set up, ensuring his legacy endures for future generations of health workers in Arunachal Pradesh.
Born in the mid‑1940s, Perme began his career as a medical practitioner when the region was still known as the North‑East Frontier Agency. He was instrumental in establishing the first primary health centres in several districts, training local health workers, and advocating for government investment in rural clinics. Over the decades, his efforts contributed to a measurable rise in immunisation coverage and maternal‑child health indicators across the state.
State officials and former colleagues have expressed condolences, highlighting Perme’s dedication to serving underserved communities. The health department announced that a commemorative plaque will be installed at the first clinic he helped set up, ensuring his legacy endures for future generations of health workers in Arunachal Pradesh.