Dimapur, November 13 (MExN): With the goals to universalize access to public health services, reduce infant and maternal mortality rate, prevent and control communicable and non-communicable diseases, to stabilized population and promote healthy lifestyle, the District Health Society Dimapur, organized a Free Health Mela and RCH-Sterilization Camp at Primary Health Center (PHC) Kuhuboto on November 8 and 9, 2011under the aegis of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) Nagaland.
A press note issued to the media stated that the free health mela provided multi-specialty services wherein Medical Officers specializing in medicine, surgery, mother & child, ENT, Dental, Gyneacology, Oncology etc were available for consultation and treatment. Facilities such as Ultra sound and laboratory tests were also provided. Free laboratory tests and treatment were also done for TB, malaria, leprosy and HIV/AIDS. Laparoscopic sterilization for woman and non-cutting vasectomy for men were also made available as part of Family Planning. Free medicines to all patients and incentives were given to all beneficiaries availing permanent method of Family Planning were provided. IPC activities were also carried out by the IEC staff and PHNs. IEC materials such as posters, pamphlets were also distributed. Helpers Club along with MSSNN Medicine Company also contributed by providing necessary logistics for Blood Sugar test.
The note also mentioned that a total of 675 patients benefitted during these two-day Health Mela. In addition, 32 laparoscopic sterilization were performed, 35 children were immunized, 250 condoms were distributed and in the laboratory section, five patients’ sputum were examine and referred for further examination for TB, 15 patients tested for malaria and 14 for HIV/AIDS. 40 patients had their blood sugar tested. The team of medical specialists includes Gynecologists Dr. Sukhato A. Sema and Dr. Newto, Anesthetist Dr. Khesheto, Oncologist Dr. Sankar Deb Roy, Paediatrician Dr. Newmai, Dentist Dr. Alex, ENT specialist Dr. Renbon, Sonographer Dr. Vininoli, Medicine Specialist Dr. Ngopelo and Medical Officers Dr. Renbeni, Dr. Hotoka and Dr. Watizulu. Medical Officers incharge for the Mela were Dr. Ritu Thurr , Dy.CMO, Dr. Caroline, Dr. Kavito, Dr. Sashi and Dr. Rongsenla. Program Officers present were Dr. Khelito DTO, Dr. Yartenla, ZLO.
A press note issued to the media stated that the free health mela provided multi-specialty services wherein Medical Officers specializing in medicine, surgery, mother & child, ENT, Dental, Gyneacology, Oncology etc were available for consultation and treatment. Facilities such as Ultra sound and laboratory tests were also provided. Free laboratory tests and treatment were also done for TB, malaria, leprosy and HIV/AIDS. Laparoscopic sterilization for woman and non-cutting vasectomy for men were also made available as part of Family Planning. Free medicines to all patients and incentives were given to all beneficiaries availing permanent method of Family Planning were provided. IPC activities were also carried out by the IEC staff and PHNs. IEC materials such as posters, pamphlets were also distributed. Helpers Club along with MSSNN Medicine Company also contributed by providing necessary logistics for Blood Sugar test.
The note also mentioned that a total of 675 patients benefitted during these two-day Health Mela. In addition, 32 laparoscopic sterilization were performed, 35 children were immunized, 250 condoms were distributed and in the laboratory section, five patients’ sputum were examine and referred for further examination for TB, 15 patients tested for malaria and 14 for HIV/AIDS. 40 patients had their blood sugar tested. The team of medical specialists includes Gynecologists Dr. Sukhato A. Sema and Dr. Newto, Anesthetist Dr. Khesheto, Oncologist Dr. Sankar Deb Roy, Paediatrician Dr. Newmai, Dentist Dr. Alex, ENT specialist Dr. Renbon, Sonographer Dr. Vininoli, Medicine Specialist Dr. Ngopelo and Medical Officers Dr. Renbeni, Dr. Hotoka and Dr. Watizulu. Medical Officers incharge for the Mela were Dr. Ritu Thurr , Dy.CMO, Dr. Caroline, Dr. Kavito, Dr. Sashi and Dr. Rongsenla. Program Officers present were Dr. Khelito DTO, Dr. Yartenla, ZLO.
