CM Lalduhoma’s statement: The health sector is crucial for Mizoram’s progress
Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday said his government has accorded high priority to the health sector, with massive efforts being made to enhance health infrastructure across the state.
Inaugurating a two-day Knowledge Exchange Health Conclave in Aizawl, Lalduhoma reaffirmed that the health of citizens remains the bedrock of Mizoram’s progress, signalling a continued high-priority status for the state’s medical infrastructure.
The Chief Minister lauded the success of the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), which has revolutionised patient care through a seamless, cashless treatment system.
Launched in March last year, the scheme has already achieved a staggering 91 per cent of its targeted enrolment rate, earning the state a national award for “Best Performance in Achieving Card Saturation” from the National Health Authority, according to officials.
“The government considers health care a key foundation for overall development,” the Chief Minister said, pointing to the shift towards cashless treatment through empanelled hospitals as a major victory for public accessibility.
He said the present administration has significantly bolstered healthcare infrastructure across the state through extensive upgrades of district hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs).
“Advanced medical equipment has been procured for healthcare workers, and several new initiatives have been undertaken to further improve the health sector. These improvements were largely driven by the Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP),” Lalduhoma said.
Lalduhoma extended gratitude to both the World Bank and the Central Government for their sustained support in these endeavours.
The conclave, organised under the Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP) of the state’s health department, serves as a platform to showcase the achievements of the five-year initiative funded by the World Bank.
Since its launch in 2021, projects worth about Rs 280 crore under MHSSP have overhauled the state’s medical landscape.
According to MHSSP project director Dr Lily Chhakchhuak, the project is on track to meet all its development objectives before its scheduled conclusion in March 2026.
“As of January 2026, four out of five project development objectives have been achieved, and 14 out of 16 intermediate result indicators have been met,” she said.
State Health Minister Lalrinpuii, who attended the event, emphasised that the investment has gone beyond mere funding to deliver tangible results.
District hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state have seen significant improvements in equipment and resource management, leading to multiple national-level quality certifications, she said.
The event has drawn health experts and officials from various states, including Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and several neighbouring Northeastern states, to share strategies for sustainable healthcare, officials said.
