Dimapur, Oct. 14 (EMN): The National Oral Health Programme (NOHP), Phek, conducted a one-day orientation on oral health and managing dental emergencies for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and Community Health Officers (CHO) under Phek Sadar on October 14 at Dr. Wethselo T Mero Memorial Hall, District Hospital, Phek. An update from the office of the chief medical officer (CMO), Phek, stated that Dr. Nichukholie Vupru, senior dental surgeon at District Hospital, Phek, and resource person, imparted on the importance of oral health and its influence on other parts of the body for overall health. It stated that Dr. Vupru also spoke on basic oral healthcare methods and healthy food habits as well as awareness on prevention of common oral health problems. Besides stressing on managing of dental emergencies at the grassroots by the health workers, the resource person has emphasised on their vital role in providing the first level services of early detection, screening and management
Dimapur, Oct. 10 (EMN): World Mental Health Day (WMHD) was observed across the state on Monday on the theme ‘Make mental health & well-being for all a global priority.’ Kohima: The district mental health programme (DMHP) Kohima observed World Mental Health Day to commemorate the significance of the day. An update informed that Dr. Nuvotso Khesoh, senior psychiatrist and nodal officer of DMHP, Kohima, highlighted on important mental health issues, causes, stigma-related issues and treatment. Managing Director, NHAK, Dr. Vibeituonuo Mepfuo, in her address said that health is not only about physical well-being but also mental well-being, which is why holistic approach should be adopted in terms of treatment. Referrals services should be practiced by all departments to cater to the overall well-being of the patients, she added. Medical officer, OST Centre, NHAK, Dr. Sungtimen Jamir highlighted on abuse and drug dependence. Mokokchung: Mokokchung district observed WMHD at multi-purp
Dimapur, Sep. 25 (EMN): Orientation training on vitamin A and Albendazole was conducted at Dr. Wethselo T Mero Memorial Hall, District Hospital Phek, on September 21 and 22. An update from the office of the chief medical officer (CMO), Phek stated that the training programme was organised by ‘Vitamin Angels,’ an international NGO working for over 25 years to address the global public-health problem of under nutrition. The CMO of Phek, Dr. Khriezotuo Paphino, in his keynote address, appreciated the Vitamin Angels for organising such training for healthcare workers, which aims at providing healthy life to mothers and children in far-flung areas. He urged the healthcare workers to be attentive, responsive and learn from the training. The resource persons were state programme officer, Alice Kamei Achumi, and senior SPO for North East/West Bengal, Swapan Kumar. The trainees were oriented on the benefits, dosage, dosing interval and dosing steps of vitamin A and Albendazole for children
Dimapur, Sep. 23 (EMN): Several districts in Nagaland celebrated Ayushman Bharat Diwas on September 23. The day was celebrated to mark the 4th anniversary of Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY) and one year anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). AB-PMJAY is a government of India flagship health insurance scheme to ensure no one suffers financial hardships or impoverishment due to medical expenditure for hospitalisations or are unable to access medical care on account of unaffordability. It also aimed at accelerating India’s progress towards universal health coverage and provides health insurance coverage to over 10 crore families in India and 2.33 lakh families in Nagaland. Dimapur: The celebration in Dimapur was held in the conference hall of the chief medical officer (CMO), Dimapur, wherein the district coordinator, R Nokchalemba, informed that AB-PMJAY is the world’s largest health insurance scheme fully financed by the government. He state
EM Bureau Dimapur, May 31 (EMN): Nagaland observed the ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on May 31 by organising various awareness programmes and other competitions for the students on the theme ‘Tobacco: Threat to our environment.’ The ‘World No Tobacco Day’ is observed around the world every year on May 31 with an objective to inform the public on the dangers of using tobacco. ‘World No Tobacco Day’ is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by the WHO, along with World Health Day, World Blood Donor Day, World Immunisation Week, World Tuberculosis Day, World Malaria Day, World Hepatitis Day, World Chagas Disease Day, World Patient Safety Day, World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and World AIDS Day. Kohima: The chief medical officer (CMO) of Kohima, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo, on Tuesday stated that tobacco use in any form, including passive smoking, has negative effects on health. Theyo was speaking on the occasion of ‘World No Tobacco Day’ organised by District Toba