Healthcare services at Hornbill Extension Festival in Zunheboto

DIMAPUR — The Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and the District Hospital, Zunheboto, set up a dedicated health stall during the second edition of the Hornbill Extension Festival 2025 held at Zunheboto, offering a range of free medical services to visitors throughout the three day event from December 4 to the 6th.

District Programme Manager (DPM), Zunheboto, Rosemary Vitoli, highlighted that free screenings for blood pressure (BP), blood sugar, malaria, and HIV were conducted for the public as part of the health outreach initiative, a DIPR report stated.

She informed that twenty beneficiaries were screened for sugar and hypertension. Two nurses and one emergency doctor were deployed at the stall throughout the three days of the festival.

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Two individuals who sustained injuries during Apukhu Kiti a traditional, indigenous martial sport of the Sumi Naga tribe were also provided medical treatment.

“The health stall served as an important support centre during the festival, ensuring timely care, promoting community health awareness, and enhancing safety for participants and visitors alike,” the report stated.