Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister Biyuram Wahge has urged the Centre’s support to strengthen healthcare facilities in the state, with a special focus on setting up a Super Speciality Hospital in the Itanagar Capital Region.
In his meeting with Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda in New Delhi on Friday, Wahge emphasized that Arunachal Pradesh, being a border state with challenging terrain, requires advanced medical infrastructure to reduce patient dependence on facilities outside the state.
The proposed hospital is expected to serve as a referral hub not only for Arunachal Pradesh but also for neighboring Northeastern states, officials said on Saturday.
Wahge also highlighted the upcoming North East Regional Health Conference, scheduled to be hosted by Arunachal Pradesh in October this year. The event will gather health ministers, commissioners, secretaries, and mission directors from across the Northeast for policy discussions, experience sharing, and collaborative planning.
He expressed gratitude to Nadda for consenting to attend the event, noting that his support and guidance would be crucial in strengthening the state’s healthcare delivery system. Wahge added that the Centre’s backing will help achieve the vision of ensuring accessible and advanced healthcare even in the remotest parts of Arunachal Pradesh.