Health and Wellness Centre in Seyochung village.
- DIMAPUR — The
Seyochung Village Students' Union (SVSU) visited the Health and Wellness Centre
in Seyochung village to discuss the various challenges faced by the centre with
the community health officer on February 25.
- According to an update, during the discussion, the officer
pointed out that the labour room and toilet extension, which were supposed to
be completed, have not even started. Another concern raised was the shortage of
medicines. While the CMO office supplies medicines, the stock is insufficient
to meet the needs of the patients.
- The officer also shared that five neighbouring villages
occasionally depend on this health centre, even though they do not visit
regularly. When they do, the centre struggles to provide adequate medical care
due to limited resources.
- Additionally, the absence of a sweeper is affecting
cleanliness and hygiene in the centre. With no one assigned to maintain
cleanliness, the situation is becoming increasingly difficult.
- There is also a shortage of healthcare staff. The officer
explained that having only one auxiliary nurse midwife (ANM) is insufficient
for a large village like Seyochung. To ensure smooth operation, the centre
needs at least two ANMs.
- On Wednesday, the union wrote to the CMO of Kiphire
regarding the same and mentioned the urgent need for an additional ANM at the
centre.
- Meanwhile, the SVSU on Wednesday wrote to the ADC of
Seyochung HQ, Kiphire district, regarding the challenges faced by the students
of Government High School, Seyochung Village, in registering for the Automated
Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) due to the unavailability of
Aadhaar cards.
- It cited that, as Aadhaar is a basic requirement for APAAR
registration, the lack of Aadhaar enrolment among the majority of students has
made the process difficult.
- The union requested the office to make necessary
arrangements or provide assistance in facilitating Aadhaar registration for
these students. Furthermore, it also highlighted the urgent need for a
permanent Aadhaar enrolment centre at Seyochung HQ.
