NGISRSC, H&FW officials during the signing of the MoA the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima on January 22. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, January 23 (MExN): In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Nagaland, the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC) under the Planning and Transformation Department and the Department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) on January 22 signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to integrate drone technology into the State’s healthcare service framework.
The MoA was signed at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Kohima.
According to a DIPR update, the collaboration aims to address critical challenges posed by Nagaland’s difficult terrain and limited accessibility by deploying drone technology for emergency medical supply delivery, response during disease outbreaks and natural calamities, aerial support for vector control, and geospatial mapping to aid informed planning and decision-making.
Under the agreement, NGISRSC will undertake drone operations, capacity building, data analysis, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, while the Department of Health and Family Welfare will provide necessary logistical support, inter-departmental coordination, and deployment planning.
Senior Project Director, NGISRSC, Er Mhathung Kithan, emphasised the importance of integrating emerging technologies into public health systems, stating that the adoption of drone technology would significantly enhance the efficiency of healthcare service delivery across the State.
Principal Director, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mereninla Senlem, said the collaboration would strengthen the State’s preparedness and response mechanisms during emergencies and disasters. She added that the initiative would play a crucial role in ensuring timely delivery of essential medical supplies during emergency health operations and disaster situations.
The MoA marks an important milestone in Nagaland’s efforts towards building a resilient, technology-enabled healthcare system and sets a model for inter-departmental collaboration in leveraging emerging technologies for public welfare.
