ICMR - RMRCNE, Dibrugarh

ICMR-RMRCNE Director inaugurated the DHR-MRU Insectary Laboratory at GB Hospital, Agartala, on 5 March 2026. The facility will support vector surveillance, entomological studies, and research on vector-borne diseases in Tripura and the region. #ICMR #MRU #Tripura

A CHO Training & Insight Exchange on screening, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer was held today at ICMR-RMRCNE. Dr S.A.Khan welcomed all attendees. Dr P.K. Borah shared the MyHeart App. Dr L.Lotha, Dr B.Sarmah, and Dr G.Gogoi led the sessions.

Engineer from Meril Diagnostics visited @ICMR_RMRCNE Dibrugarh (Mar 5–6) for hands-on training on the CRISPR-Cas TB diagnostic platform. Led by Dr. Md Atique Ahmed, the session covered the indigenous DNA extraction kit, CRISPR MTB kit, and diagnostic device. 🧬🔬 #TBResearch

ICMR-RMRC Dibrugarh hosted the State-Level TB Expert Consultation Workshop for Assam on 9 March 2026 in collaboration with ICMR HQ, ICMR-NIRT Chennai and Central TB Division to identify key TB research priorities and strengthen efforts towards TB elimination in Assam. #EndTB

MRHRU Tripura convened the Local Research Advisory Committee and hosted a Sensitization Workshop on Health Research Opportunities on 6 March 2026 at Agartala Government Medical College, engaging faculty, clinicians, researchers, and students. #MRHRU #ICMR #Tripura

The Cabinet decision on Jal Jeevan Mission marks a major step towards ensuring sustainable and reliable tap water supply for rural households across India. It shifts the focus from only infrastructure creation to citizen-centric service delivery supported by strong local governance and digital monitoring. The move will strengthen water security, improve health outcomes and empower rural communities, especially our Nari Shakti. pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

ICMR @ Viksit Bharat Viksit Tripura, Children’s Park, Agartala (26–28 Feb 2026). Sh Manik Saha, Hon’ble CM of Tripura, and Sh Rajib Bhattacharjee visited the pavilion and held detailed discussions on strengthening ICMR’s work and research footprint in the North East. 🇮🇳 @rmrcne

#HealthForAll Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for 14-Year-Old Girls from Ajmer, Rajasthan Major Milestone in India’s Fight Against Cervical Cancer Voluntary, Free-of-Cost, Single-Dose HPV Vaccines to be administered after consent at Government Health Facilities If the mother is healthy, the family remains capable of facing every crisis. With this sentiment the government has run many schemes to provide support to women: Prime Minister Clean Fuel, Sanitation and Nutrition Support Mark New Era of Sensitivity in Women’s Health: Prime Minister pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

#WATCH | Delhi | On HPV vaccination importance for 14-year-old girls, ICMR Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl says, “We are talking about the HPV virus, which is the only intervention we have which can actually prevent cervical cancer in women. Cervical cancer kills at least 70,000 – 80,000 women every year in our country… HPV infection is caused due to sexual contact and is very common… When the infection remains for a long time, it can develop into cancer… the vaccine prevents HPV infection in girls, protecting them from cervical cancer…”

ICMR-RMRCNE succesfully completed three days capacity building workshop on Systematic Review and Meta Analysis for Health Reseach in Northeast India (24-26 Feb 2026)

ICMR-RMRCNE conducted a workshop on “Sensitization & Capacity Building of ASHA and ASHA Supervisors” on 23 Feb’26, attended by over 170 participants. Expert lectures by the Joint Director of DHS-Dibrugarh, faculty from medical colleges and Scientists from ICMR-RMRCNE.

#HealthForAll India Registers Landmark Progress in Organ Donation & Transplantation: @NottoIndia at the Helm of a National Transformation The number of transplants in the country has seen a fourfold increase from less than 5 thousand in 2013 to nearly 20 thousand in 2025 Around 18% of transplants currently being performed with organs donated from deceased donors More than 4.8 lakh citizens registered to donate organs and tissues after death through a Aadhaar based verification system, since 17 September 2023 India leads the world in hands transplants and performs a greater number of hand transplants than any other country pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

The AcSIR PhD Scholars of ICMR–RMRCNE proudly participated in SANVAD 2026 PhD Scholars Conclave @ ICMR–NIMR and won 2nd in Mindstorm Quiz, 1st & 3rd in poster session of 1st day, and celebrated regional culture. #sanvad2026 #icmr #nimr #rmrcne

#ViksitBharat2047 के निर्माण में हमारे देश के स्वस्थ कार्यबल (Healthy Workforce) की भूमिका अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। आज ICMR-NIOH (@icmrnioh) के हीरक जयंती समारोह को वर्चुअल माध्यम से संबोधित करते हुए, मैंने व्यावसायिक स्वास्थ्य अनुसंधान और सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य प्रणालियों को सशक्त बनाने की दिशा में संस्थान के प्रयासों की सराहना की। ​आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के 'स्वस्थ भारत' के विजन को साकार करने के लिए, हमारा संकल्प देश के हर कामगार के लिए सुरक्षित और सुलभ स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं सुनिश्चित करना है। ​#HealthyWorkforce #OccupationalHealth #PublicHealth #ViksitBharat2047 #ICMR #NIOH #HealthForAll #NarendraModi #DigitalHealth #हीरकजयंती #स्वस्थ_भारत #IndiaHealth

MRHRU Mizoram conducted a one-day seminar-cum-hands-on activity titled “Awareness of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Preventive Measures” on 19 February 2026 under the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) initiative at Kendriya Vidyalaya, MZU Campus.

Engagement with Atal-Tinkering Lab (ATL) schools from Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts at ICMR-RMRC N.E.REGION and MRHRU Assam on 19.02.26. Around 150 school students from 5 schools participated in the event. #ICMR #RMRCNE #ScientificExposure #YoungMinds #ATL