The deputy commissioner of Wokha, Ajit Kumar Rajan, launched the ‘First 1000 Days’ programme during a programme held in the conference hall of Dr. Motsuo Memorial District Hospital in Wokha town DIMAPUR — The deputy commissioner of Wokha, Ajit Kumar Rajan, launched the ‘First 1000 Days’ programme during a programme held in the conference hall of Dr. Motsuo Memorial District Hospital in Wokha town on Thursday as the special guest. Speaking on the occasion, Kumar stated that the main idea of launching the event was to take the message across to the communities and villages about the importance of the first 1000 days, which is a wonderful period of opportunity in shaping a child’s future. He appealed to all the Health department officials to work in coordination with the civil society organisations in spreading the message at the grassroots about the key objectives of the programme in order to achieve the target, a DIPR report stated. Dr. Thungchanpeni Patton, DPO (RCH/UIP), while dwelling on the importance of the first 1000 Days, stated that the foundation for optimum health growth, cognitive, and neurodevelopment of a child happens during the 1000 days. She also added that during the period, parents nurture, protect...