Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the state government will set up three new medical colleges in East Siang, Namsai and West Kameng districts in PPP mode, as well as expand MBBS seats at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) this year. The number has been increased from 50 to 100.
In which 85 seats are reserved for ST students of the state; To combat the rising rates of cancer, Dr. B. An MoU has also been signed between Borua Cancer Institute, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh State Cancer Society.