DIMAPUR Zunheboto District Health Society (DHS) launched the ‘First 1000 Days’ of life programme under the National Health Mission on Tuesday at Sumi Kukaki Hoho Ki with the deputy commissioner of Zunheboto, Rahul Bhanudas Mali, as the special guest. Speaking on the occasion, Mali expressed gratitude to the DHS for organising such events, which would prove beneficial for the society. He stated that the programme is focused on critical interventions like ante-natal care (ANC), hospital delivery, vaccination and early childhood care for both mother and child from pregnancy till the second birthday of a child, an update from the CMO office stated. He further sought all-round assistance from the Medical and allied departments, faith-based organisations, civil societies and NGOs to ensure successful implementation of the programme. The welcome address was delivered by the deputy CMO of Zunheboto, Dr. K Akaho Sema, while Dr. Heto Swu, DPO (UIP &RCH) Zunheboto, gave a brief introduc
Dimapur, Oct. 21 (EMN): Several districts across Nagaland observed the Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day on October 21 by organising awareness programme on the importance of iodised salt and other activities on the theme “Understanding the importance of iodine for the body.” Kohima: The department of Health and Family Welfare observed Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day in Tuophema village, wherein the principal director of Health and Family Welfare and special guest, Dr. K Vikato Kinimi, certified Tuophema village as “Non-iodised salt-free village.” The programme was chaired by Dr. Kika Longkumer, joint director of Health and Family Welfare, while an invocation was said by Rev. Dr. Gelhou Kets, pastor of Tuophema Baptist Church, and the welcome address was delivered by Dziesengulie Seyie, vice chairman of Tuophema Village Council. Dr. Tiasunep Pongener, joint director of Health and Family Welfare, has highlighted on iodised salt and its importance.