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SHILLONG: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has announced that the Shillong Medical College will become operational this year, marking a significant milestone for the state's healthcare sector. However, he acknowledged that the government is facing challenges in making Tura Medical College functional due to a shortage of medical professionals.
"Very positive and good news for everybody is that the Shillong Medical College will be operational from this year. So in this academic year, I think in September or October 2025, the Shillong Medical College will start, and this will be a great milestone for us," Sangma said.
The Chief Minister further highlighted the difficulties in making Tura Medical College functional, citing a shortage of key personnel.
"We are also working towards activating the Tura Medical College, but we have more challenges there because of manpower, mostly because doctors, professors, assistant professors, and associate professors are not available in Tura. So we have to work out how to make that possible," he added.
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