DIMAPUR The Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN), in collaboration with the Phek division of Medical department, conducted training for healthcare
In an effort to improvise health sector and deliver better healthcare services to the people, Health & Family Welfare (H&FW) department has been organising various programmes and activities across the state.
Dimapur, Oct. 21 (EMN): Several districts across Nagaland observed the Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention Day on October 21 by organising awareness programme on the importance of iodised salt and other activities on the theme “Understanding the importance of iodine for the body.” Kohima: The department of Health and Family Welfare observed Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day in Tuophema village, wherein the principal director of Health and Family Welfare and special guest, Dr. K Vikato Kinimi, certified Tuophema village as “Non-iodised salt-free village.” The programme was chaired by Dr. Kika Longkumer, joint director of Health and Family Welfare, while an invocation was said by Rev. Dr. Gelhou Kets, pastor of Tuophema Baptist Church, and the welcome address was delivered by Dziesengulie Seyie, vice chairman of Tuophema Village Council. Dr. Tiasunep Pongener, joint director of Health and Family Welfare, has highlighted on iodised salt and its importance.