Shillong, Dec The High Court of Meghalaya has asked the state government to set up a medical college in Shillong.
During the hearing of a PIL, the division bench, which comprises Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice W Diengdoh said, “The state should seriously explore such possibility as the setting up of such institution will not only help the residents of the state but may be also be of immense value to the residents of the neighboring states and may also have the ability to propel development in the region.”
The bench said though an affidavit has been filed by the state indicating the augmentation in the health services, several issues still need to be addressed.
The court wanted details as to the availability of neonatal care at government hospitals and the percentage of beds with supply of oxygen
The next hearing will be held on February 3.
