AIZAWL, September 10: Dr Vanlalsiama Chhangte, Medical Director of Ebenezer Medical Center in Aizawl, has become the first recipient in India of the Citizen Liaison Volunteer of the Year Award instituted by the US Consulate General in Kolkata.
Warren Newton, Vice Consul, presented the award to Dr Vanlalsiama at Hotel Regency in Aizawl on September 7. The recognition included a memento and a certificate signed by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
The award recognised the medical assistance provided by Ebenezer Medical Center to US citizen Collin Mayfield, who was brought to Mizoram on December 1, 2025, after sustaining injuries in Myanmar.
Mayfield received treatment at the medical centre for about a month and underwent surgery performed by orthopaedic surgeon Dr Lalrinliana Varte. He recovered and subsequently returned to the United States.
Representatives of the US Consulate said the Citizen Liaison Volunteer of the Year Award was being introduced in India for the first time, making Dr Vanlalsiama its inaugural recipient in the country.
Dr Vanlalsiama said the medical centre’s mission was to “Transform Lives through Healthcare” and that its services were extended to patients regardless of their economic background or nationality.
He said recognition from an international institution for the work of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals was encouraging.
Dr Vanlalsiama added that Ebenezer Medical Center would continue its efforts to contribute to the development of healthcare services in Mizoram.
