BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
RailTel Wins INR 56.71 Cr Project to Digitize Health Services Across Seven Assam Medical Colleges January 3, 2026 RailTel has been awarded an INR 56.71 Cr project by the Assam government to digitise health services across seven medical college hospitals.
Assam Bets Big on Healthcare with INR 1.78 Lakh Cr Investments; Medanta & Cocoon Lead the Charge November 1, 2025 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that projects worth ₹1.78 lakh Cr, including major healthcare investments by Medanta and RJ Corp Healthcare, It will roll out by December, marking a major boost for medical infrastructure in the Northeast.
Assam Cabinet Allocates INR 4,257 Cr for Healthcare Infrastructure Upgrades October 8, 2025 Assam CM has announced that the Assam Cabinet has approved a fund of ₹4,257 crore dedicated to upgrading healthcare infrastructure across the state.
Assam Launches Northeast’s First Onco-Robotic Surgery Facility at GMCH April 14, 2025 Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the region's first onco-robotic surgery unit at the State Cancer Institute, Guwahati. The facility, equipped with a INR 14.99 Cr 'Make in India' robotic system, aims to provide precise, minimally invasive cancer surgeries.
DBT & Assam Govt Sign MoU for Biotech Innovation March 13, 2025 In a significant move towards sustainable biotechnology, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam have signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding under the BioE3 Policy.
Assam Hospital Unveils Advanced Diagnostic Facilities February 11, 2025 Rontix Hospital in Margherita introduces CT scan and MRI facilities, improving local healthcare access. The new diagnostic services aim to benefit patients in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Maharashtra & Assam Schools Pioneer Preventive Health Kiosks for Student Well-Being January 23, 2025 A Kalyan-based school introduces Maharashtra’s first preventive health kiosk, aiming to monitor and promote students’ health through regular screenings and early intervention measures.
IIT Guwahati Develops Cost-Effective Photodetector for Healthcare November 15, 2024 IIT Guwahati has developed a cost-effective photodetector that could revolutionize healthcare diagnostics, making advanced medical technology more accessible and affordable.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Over Health Department Charge Amid Cabinet Rejig June 19, 2024 Keshab Mahanta, a prominent member of BJP’s alliance partner Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), previously held the health portfolio but now assumes departments of Transport, Excise, and Fisheries
Assam CM Inaugurates INR 295 Cr Silchar Cancer Unit March 4, 2024 This cancer care unit is part of a network of 17 hospitals across the state, a joint initiative between the state government and Tata Trusts.
C-CAMP Inks MoU With Assam Govt to Strengthen Public Health Infra December 12, 2023 Going forward, the three-year pact aims to improve early screening and detection of Retinopathy of Prematurity, a common eye disease affecting premature babies and newborns, through context-specific advanced health solutions.
Dr Mandaviya Inaugurates Numerous Health Projects In Assam Worth INR 121.51 Cr October 17, 2023 Union Health Minister, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya has laid the foundation stone and inaugurated a few health infrastructure projects in Assam under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), National Health Mission (NHM) and XV Finance Commission Health Grants.
