Bhumnyu village gets healthcare sub-centre

Dimapur, July 9 (EMN): Longleng Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Obangjungla on Thursday inaugurated a sub-centre at Bhumnyu village, as the special guest.

The monolith was unveiled by the special guest while a dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. N Mongmei Pastor, Bhumnyu Baptist Church, informed an update on Thursday.

The CMO lauded the village council and village health committee for their active participation in making the sub-centre a reality. She said that the village has achieved a milestone and to accomplish this, sincerity, regularity and dedication including reporting of healthcare activities and performance is needed.

She appealed to the staff at the new sub centre and the village health committee to focus on VHND, weekly and monthly reporting, which is mandatory for the smooth functioning of the health unit.

Speaking on the advantages of healthcare unit at village-level, she said the newly inaugurated health unit would cover basic healthcare emergencies in the village. She assured the community that the department would look into the necessities in the unit.

Dr. Obangjungla also requested the village council, elders, and village health committee to continue to extend their help and support to the department.

DPO (RCH/UIP) Dr. Imnameren Phom said that Bhumnyu village sub-centre is the ninth sub-centre in the district. He explained that sub-centre has two types– A and B. Type A provides all recommended services except the facilities for conducting delivery will not be available. However, he added that the ANMs have been trained in midwifery, and they can conduct normal delivery if needed. If the requirement for type A increases, the sub-centres may be considered for upgradation to type B where delivery, manpower and infrastructure will be enhanced, he said.

He requested communities, church leaders, students and women leaders to join hands and work together, so that the newly inaugurated health unit will be upgraded to type B in a few years time. He also urged the Ashas to work sincerely as they are the backbone in the health unit and also appealed the communities to extend their help and support to the Ashas.

Extar Assistant Commissioner Pichano Kikon applauded the village elders for joining hands and making the inauguration programme a big success, keeping in mind the importance of healthcare sector. Stating that the new sub-centre is a ray of hope for the community, she requested the communities to make it as the best sub-centre in Nagaland.