Urban Primary Health Centre Zunheboto was inaugurated at Lapato Junction, DC Hill East, in Zunheboto on October 30
DIMAPUR — The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Zunheboto, was inaugurated at Lapato Junction, DC Hill East, in Zunheboto on October 30.
The health facility was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner Saying Shiu as the guest of honour in the presence of Joint Director and SPO of NUHM Dr. G Thong, chief medical officer, medical superintendent, programme officers, non-governmental organisations, and community representatives, according to an update.
Addressing the gathering, Shiu stated that the facility would benefit the urban population and urged councillors, village heads, and community leaders to disseminate information about the available services across all wards.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. G Thong stated that under the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), the UPHC will provide 12 comprehensive healthcare service packages free of cost, including approximately 160 essential medicines and 45 laboratory tests.
He highlighted the conduct of Urban Health and Nutrition Days four times a month, regular outreach camps, and convergence of health programmes, adding that construction of a permanent building would commence soon.