How Assam’s Healthcare Is Changing | Guwahati Emerging as Northeast’s Medical Hub

Healthcare in Assam and the wider Northeast India is undergoing major transformation. Experts say Guwahati is fast emerging as a regional medical hub, reducing the need for patients to travel to metros like Kolkata, Mumbai, or Delhi for treatment. Doctors highlight rising hospital infrastructure, insurance coverage, and medical tourism opportunities, while also discussing challenges like affordability, lifestyle diseases, and the need for stronger healthcare outreach across remote and tribal regions.