Rhutso inaugurates health sub-centre building in Kohima

KOHIMA — Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, MLA of Kohima town, inaugurated the health sub-centre building at Tsiepfütsiepfe/AG Colony, Kohima, on Saturday, in the presence of community leaders, health officials, and local residents.

Addressing the inaugural programme, the legislator underscored the importance of strengthening grassroots health infrastructure and expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated sub-centre would benefit the residents of the area.

Dr. Rhutso called for continued cooperation between government agencies and local bodies to further enhance public health services.

He urged the citizens to be responsible and not rely solely on the government, emphasising the importance of community contribution for overall welfare.

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He also assured the gathering that he would extend all possible support to the colony.

He further encouraged the community and the Medical department to utilise available funds judiciously for the betterment of the colony.

Dr. N. Leamnyei Konyak, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima, acknowledged the collective efforts that contributed to the successful completion of the project. He assured that an Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) would be established if the colony could provide suitable land for its construction.

He urged the colony authorities to allocate appropriate land to facilitate the hospital’s upgrade. He also highlighted the various benefits and facilities available under the UPHC scheme.

The CMO further stated that the health centre is being communitised to empower the community, emphasising that healthcare is a shared responsibility between the government and the people.

A short speech was also delivered by Kevi Kintso, convenor of the building committee.

The programme was chaired by Vilekho Bio, general secretary of TTC.

The event began with a dedicatory prayer led by Kevi-u Khezhie, assistant pastor of CRC Tsiepfütsiepfe, followed by a welcome address from Neizokhotuo Belho, Chairman of TTC.