3 CGHS Wellness Centres in Shillong
Government-run OPD facilities for primary healthcare, medicines & referrals
Also in Shillong
About CGHS Wellness Centres in Shillong
There are 3 CGHS wellness centres (formerly known as CGHS dispensaries) in Shillong. These include 2 Allopathy, 1 Homeopathy. Wellness centres are the first point of contact for all CGHS beneficiaries — central government employees, pensioners, and their dependents. Shillong is part of the North East zone.
In addition to Allopathy (modern medicine), Shillong has wellness centres offering AYUSH treatments — Homeopathy (1 centres). CGHS beneficiaries can consult specialists in these traditional medicine systems at their designated or nearby wellness centre.
CGHS wellness centres provide OPD consultations, dispensing of medicines, basic diagnostic services, and referrals to empanelled hospitals for specialised treatment. For planned procedures, a referral from your designated wellness centre is required. Emergency cases can be treated at any empanelled hospital without prior referral.
Data sourced from cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Last updated July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CGHS wellness centres are in Shillong?+
There are 3 CGHS wellness centres (formerly known as CGHS dispensaries) in Shillong as of 2026. These include 2 Allopathy, 1 Homeopathy.
What types of medicine are available at CGHS wellness centres in Shillong?+
CGHS wellness centres in Shillong offer Allopathy (2 centres), Homeopathy (1 centres). AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homeopathy) treatments are available alongside Allopathy.
How do I find my nearest CGHS dispensary in Shillong?+
Use the "Sort by distance" button on this page to find the nearest CGHS dispensary (wellness centre) in Shillong. You can also search by area name or filter by medicine type. Your designated wellness centre is assigned based on your residential address at CGHS registration.
Is a CGHS dispensary the same as a wellness centre?+
Yes — CGHS dispensaries were renamed to CGHS Wellness Centres. The services remain unchanged: OPD consultations, medicine dispensing, referrals to empanelled hospitals, and basic diagnostics. The renaming was part of a broader modernization of CGHS terminology.
Do I need a referral from a CGHS wellness centre in Shillong?+
Yes, for planned treatments at empanelled hospitals in Shillong, you need a referral from your designated CGHS wellness centre. Emergency cases can be treated at empanelled hospitals without prior referral. Routine OPD consultations and medicines are available directly at the wellness centre.
As of 2026, there are 3 CGHS wellness centres (CGHS dispensaries) in Shillong. Wellness centres, previously known as CGHS dispensaries or CGHS polyclinics, are government-run OPD facilities providing primary healthcare, medicine dispensing, and referrals to empanelled hospitals.
List of CGHS Dispensaries in Shillong
- Raj Bhawan Shillong — Homeopathy, CGHS Wellness Centre No.2, Phone: 0364-2504451
- Raj Bhawan WC — Allopathy, CGHS Wellness Centre No.2, Opp. Raj Bhawan, Shillong - 793001, Phone: 0364-2504451
- Laitumkhrah WC — Allopathy, CGHS Wellness Centre No.1, Laitumkhrah, Shillong - 793003, Meghalaya, Phone: 0364-2501569