Itanagar, Sep 16: State Health and Family Welfare Minister Biyuram Wahge called on Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar on Tuesday. Adviser to the Health Minister, Dr Mohesh Chai, MLA, accompanied the minister. They briefed the Governor about the health-related issues of the State and the launch of 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' and 8th Poshan Maah by the Prime Minister of India.
The Governor stressed that the intensified nationwide campaign on women’s health should be implemented in mission mode, with collective commitment and urgency.
He highlighted that the well-being of women is not only vital for their own lives but also serves as the foundation of a strong, healthy, and empowered family. A woman’s good health, he said, nurtures generations and contributes directly to building a resilient society.
The Governor further underlined the importance of strengthening the health delivery system so that quality medical care, preventive measures, and awareness programmes reach every woman, especially in remote and underserved areas. He urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure accessible, affordable, and effective healthcare for women across the State.
The Governor advised the Minister to ensure that the health sector is adequately supported with skilled manpower and the effective use of modern technologies. He further emphasized that healthcare is more than treatment as it is also about empathy, reassurance, and mutual respect. 

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