SHILLONG, FEB 2: Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla has agreed to review the feasibility of setting up a sub-health centre in Hingaria, a border village with Bangladesh, after a delegation from Hingaria Dorbar Shnong met him.
The government had initially planned a sub-centre in Hingaria but shifted it to Mynkre due to land feasibility and population issues.
Shylla cited the nearby Huroi sub-centre, 3 kms away, serving Hingaria’s population below 3000.
However, considering Hingaria’s remote location and border proximity, Shylla assured a review. “We’ll find an amicable solution, following sub-centre criteria,” he told reporters on Monday.
The dorbar shnong urged reconsideration, citing public health risks and right to basic healthcare. They claim a land survey was done, but the scheme was transferred elsewhere citing insufficient land, which they deny.
Hingaria faces high maternal mortality and limited immunization due to delayed medical attention.
By Our Reporter
