Healthcare Scenario of Mizoram
Introduction
Mizoram is a state in the northeastern part of India, with Aizawl as its capital city. The name is derived from ‘Mizo’, the name of its native inhabitants, and ‘Ram’, which means land. Thus Mizoram means ‘land of the ‘Mizos’. Within the northeast region, it is the southernmost positioned, landlocked state. It is the 2nd least populous state in the country. Mizoram covers an area of approximately 21,087 square kilometres. About 91% of the state is under the forest cover. Mizoram is one of three states of India with a Christian majority in its religion’s realm (87%).
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Overview of Mizoram
Mizoram borders with three of the Seven Sister States, namely Tripura, Assam and Manipur.
The state also shares a 722 kilometre border with the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Mizo, English and Hindi are the official languages of the state
| Sr. No. | Indicator | Mizoram |
| 1 | Total Area | 21,087 km. Sq. |
| 2 | State Population (est. 2022) | 12.7 lakhs |
| 3 | Population Density | 52 Persons per Sq. Km. |
| 4 | Sex Ratio | 976 Females/ 1000 Males |
| 5 | Literacy Rate | 91.33 % |
Connectivity of Mizoram
Road Transportation
Mizoram is connected by a intense roads network with a total length of 6840 kms. Mizoram is well connected through seven national highways (NH) to the rest of the country. The total length of the National Highways in the state is 986 km. 44A, NH-54, NH-54A, NH-54B, NH-150, NH-154 and NH-502A are the national highways passing through Mizoram. NH 6 (earlier NH-44) is the road link between Tripura and Mizoram with the rest of the country via Meghalaya.
The current road density of Mizoram is 32.43 kms/ 100 sq. kms which is below the national density of India i.e. 48.8 kms / 100 sq. kms.
Airway Connectivity
Only airport in Mizoram is located at Lengpui located 38km from Aizawl. This is the only state-owned airport in the country. In 2014-15, the state government invested US$ 4.55 million for the improvement of Lengpui airport and construction of helipads.
Major Cities in Mizoram
- Aizawl
- Darlawn
- Khawhai
- Kolasib
- Lunglei
- Mamit
- North Vanlaiphai
- Saiha
- Sairang
- Saitlaw
Healthcare Scenario of Mizoram
The healthcare delivery system in Mizoram has been strengthened with the inaugural of an urban primary health & wellness centre in the State capital city of Aizawl. There are 11 district hospitals, 12 community health centres, 57 primary health centres,8 Urban Primary Health Centers, 370 sub-centres and 78 clinics established in Mizoram.
A complete spectrum of Promotive, Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative and Palliative health services are provided to citizens of Mizoram, even to those in the remotest of villages. Most of the vertical health programmes currently implemented are through the National Health Mission (NHM).
Boosting the healthcare sector of Mizoram
- Recently, The Union Minister of Ayush and Ports Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, has announced a slew of measures to boost the AYUSH sector in Mizoram. He laid the foundation stones for six Ayush hospitals in Mizoram and inaugurated 24 Ayush Health & Wellness Centres (HWC). He also announced for the provision of few hospitals that are to be inaugurated in Mizoram. Three 50 bedded hospitals will be developed at Aizawl, Champai and Hnahthial in the state. And three other 10 bedded hospitals will be developed at Khawzawl, Saitul and Hortoki in the state.
- The Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW), Government of Mizoram with technical and financial support from the World Bank, is implementing ‘Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project’ (MHSSP) in the State for improving the health status of its citizens. The MHSSP intends to strengthen the management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram.
Healthcare Challenges
Man power
The Directorate of Hospital & Medical Education has been functioning with inadequate man power since its inception 2006. The Hospital services being a labour intensive zone, are till date not able to cope with the requirement of manpower as asked by the minimum requirement of the Indian Public Health Standard Norms (IPHS). Patients have also been facing difficulties in proper utilization of facilities due to absence of man power or absence of accessibility.
Renovation/Construction of Buildings
The existing Hospital buildings and staff quarters are very old, dilapidated and congested to accommodate the increasing no. of patients. Reconstruction of Hospital buildings and quarters are very much essential now, so as to provide good health care to the people. Hence, the state is now in a dire need of resources and funds to strengthen its infrastructure.
Telemedicine at District Hospitals
In a state like Mizoram, that finds its location in the farthest and the most remote location of the country, accessibility of resources will always pose a threat to its healthcare status. To combat this challenge, the only and most effective way is to adapt with the virtues of telemedicine.
Telemedicine is a real need for patients who cannot get clinical consultation and decision making privileges due to unavailability of doctors, lack of communication infrastructure or inability to travel. To improve the health care facilities in the state, telemedicine is considered absolutely necessary to be instilled at the District Hospitals so that the development gap hindering the quality treatment for patients in Medical & Health Sector can be abolished.
Lack of Trained Medical Staff
There are very few specialists available in the state which makes it difficult to obtain tertiary care, though the CHCs. This in turn forces the under-qualified professional to perform operations which are beyond their credentials. The CHCs are run by MBBS doctors who have received some additional training. And despite all this , the state yet lacks the availability of good colleges to foster the manpower in its healthcare sector.
Government Hospitals in Mizoram
- Civil Hospital (300 Beds)
Civil Hospital in Aizawl, which was founded as a Coolie Dispensary in India during the British in 1896, was re-developed into a hospital in 1906. The hospital which initially had 12 beds, now has a strength of 300 beds as more and more people have migrated from rural Mizoram to Aizawl for jobs and business. The major facilities include: Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Medicines, ENT, Gynaecology, Bacteriology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Radiology, Pathology and Biochemistry.
2.Referral Hospital, Falkawn (250 Beds)
The teaching hospital is State Referral Hospital, Falkawn, which is a 250 bedded government hospital. This hospital is attached to Mizoram Institute of Medical Education & Research (MIMER) and was established under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Establishment of new medical colleges by upgrading district/referral hospitals’.
Other Government hospitals:
- District Hospital, Serchhip
- District Hospital, Champhai
- District Hospital, Kolasib
- District Hospital, Mamit
- District Hospital, Lunglei
- Tlabung Hospital & THW for Leprosy
- District Hospital, Lawngtlai
- District Hospital, Saiha
Top Private Hospitals in Mizoram
- Presbyterian Hospital (300 Beds)
The Presbyterian Hospital (also known as Synod Hospital) which began with just one doctor and six beds in 1928, is now a full-fledged hospital with more than 23 doctors and 300 beds. It has 3 outreach centres namely: Dr. Fraser’s Clinic: for out-door patients, Grace Inn a centre: for persons with substances abuse problems and Millennium Centre: a shopping centre for out-door patients.
2. Greenwood Hospital (100 Beds)
Greenwood Hospital is 100 bedded multispeciality hospital with tertiary care facilities located in Aizawl. It was opened in February 1992. It was recognized by Government of Mizoram in 1994.
3. Ebenzer Medical Care (100 Beds)
Ebenzer Medical Care is 100 bedded multispeciality hospital located in Aizawl, Mizoram. It has the highest critical care units including NICU’s for new born care. This hospital includes 3 well equipped Operation Theatres with deluxe suites for the patients.
- Seventh Day Adventist Hospital (40 Beds)
Aizawl Adventist Hospital which is popularly known as ‘7th Day Hospital’ was started in 1996. Currently, there are 40 beds in the hospital with speciality services like X-Ray, Radiology, Sonography, Dental Clinic, Ante Natal Care, OBG & Gynecology and Physiotherapy/Hydrotherapy.
Top Private Medical Colleges in Mizoram
Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences
The Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences (RIPANS) was established during 1994-95 under North Eastern Council (NEC). The Institute is situated at the outskirt of Aizawl. The site is surrounded by National Highway 54 on the South-East and Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI) on the North-West. It is located in the outskirt, about 10 kms away from the capital city of Aizawl.
Top Diagnostic Centres in Mizoram
- Trinity Diagnostic Center, Aizawl
- Ziki Diagnostic, Aizawl
- Religare Diagnostics, Aizawl
- Aizawl X-Ray Center, Aizawl
- VR Diagnostic Centre (Laboratory & Clinic), Aizawl
- City Polyclinic, Aizawl
Conclusion
Most of the private hospitals in Mizoram are located in bigger cities like Aizawl and Lunglei due to which citizen of remote areas are dependent upon Government hospitals for tertiary and quality treatment. The people are not able to avail quality treatment from the present hospitals due to unavailability of trained healthcare professionals.
At present, only Assam, Tripura and Manipur have been able to set up their own medical colleges, while states like Mizoram, which grapple with cancer are yet to have its own medical college.
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