Arunachal governor discusses bolstering state's healthcare system with AIIMS-Guwahati president

AIIMS-Guwahati President Bhupendra Kumar Singh Sanjay on Saturday called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik at the Lok Bhavan here and discussed the evolving healthcare scenario in the northeastern region, with focus on the challenges in the state. According to an official statement, Parnaik shared his concern over the growing prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, stress-related disorders, and cardiovascular ailments in people across all age groups. Stressing the importance of preventive healthcare, he requested AIIMS-Guwahati to undertake dedicated studies and research initiatives to identify region-specific causes and recommend practical remedies suited to the socio-cultural and geographical conditions in the region. Highlighting the need for a holistic healthcare approach, the governor emphasised the importance of introducing the latest technologies and advanced medical research into the state's healthcare ecosystem. He urged AIIMS-Guwahati to share healthcare innovations, research findings, and best medical practices with health officials and institutions of Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve diagnostic capabilities, and enhance patient care. Sanjay, a renowned orthopaedic surgeon and Padma Shri awardee, assured the governor of AIIMS-Guwahati's cooperation and support to strengthen healthcare collaboration with Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences.

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