Knowledge Health Conclave Kicks Off in Mizoram

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday inaugurated the two-day Knowledge Exchange Health Conclave organized under the Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project (MHSSP) of the Health and Family Welfare Department at Falkland Park, Aizawl. In his inaugural address, the Chief Minister stated that the Government of Mizoram considers the health of its people as a key foundation for the State’s overall development and therefore accords high priority to the health sector. He highlighted that Mizoram has introduced the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), one of the best health care systems in the country, under which patients receive cashless treatment through empaneled hospitals. He further said that the State Government has significantly strengthened health infrastructure across Mizoram, upgrading district hospitals, Community Health Centers (CHCs) and Primary Health Centers (PHCs).

Advanced medical equipment has been procured for healthcare workers, and several new initiatives have been undertaken to further improve the health sector. He noted that many of these achievements have been made possible through the Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project and expressed gratitude to the World Bank and the Central Government for their support. The Chief Minister also remarked that the conclave would provide a valuable platform for knowledge exchange with health sector experts from various States across India. He expressed confidence that the deliberations would lead to better strategies, wider understanding and stronger collaboration in the health sector, benefiting both Mizoram and the country as a whole. He also thanked MHSSP for organizing the conclave. On the occasion, the Chief Minister released a Coffee Table Book.

Health Minister Lalrinpuii, in her address, stated that through MHSSP, significant improvements have been made in medical facilities and health centers, with the procurement of new equipment and effective utilization of resources. As a result, Mizoram has also achieved quality certifications for its healthcare institutions at the national level. The Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project was launched in 2021 with funding support from the World Bank and is being implemented for a period of five years. The project is scheduled to conclude in March 2026. Project Director, MHSSP, Dr. Lily Chhakchhuak, presented an overview of the project’s progress, stating that the total project cost is Rs. 280 crores. 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. The remaining targets are expected to be achieved by the end of March 2026.

One of the major initiatives under the project is the launch of the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme in March 2025. Under MUHCS, an enrolment target of 91 percent has already been achieved. In recognition of this achievement, the National Health Authority conferred the “Best Performance in Achieving Card Saturation” award to Mizoram in January 2026. The two-day Knowledge Exchange Health Conclave is being attended by health sector experts and representatives from various States including Telangana, Meghalaya, Nagaland, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, along with representatives from the Gates Foundation and the Northeastern Council (NEC).