Under the Meghalaya Health Advancement Policy (MHAP) the State government today handed over the first instalment of Rs 1 crore financial aid to Dr. H. Gordon Roberts Hospital, Shillong today received the
The government had recently announced Rs 2 crore to non-profit hospitals across the state under the policy in a bid to improve healthcare services to the people especially the underprivileged and marginalized.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, “We are not here just for 2024. This is a partnership for the long term. Your hospital can decide how to utilise the fund whether in infrastructure, ICU equipment, or new facilities, the funds are yours to manage in your wisdom,” he said, while assuring continued annual support under MHAP.
The hospital plans to use the fund for the construction of a new adult and pediatric ICU complex, installation of a solar energy plant for sustainable power, procurement of life-saving equipment, and the formation of a skilled, multidisciplinary care team.
The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 2.95 crore, is expected to be implemented in four phases over 18–24 months, covering infrastructure development, staff training, service delivery assessment, and research.
A memorandum was presented to the Chief Minister outlining requests for additional support. These included funding for laser lithotripsy equipment for kidney and ureteral stone treatment, continued assistance for the construction of a new G+5 hospital building, and financial support for the development of the academic complex of the College of Nursing.
