Officials and others during the inauguration of Urban Primary Health Centre, Zunheboto on October 30.
Morung Express News
Zunheboto | November 1
The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Zunheboto, was inaugurated by Saying Shiu, ADC, Zunheboto, as the Guest of Honour on October 30. The event was attended by Dr G Thong, Joint Director & SPO (NUHM), Chief Medical Officer of Zunheboto, Medical Superintendent, Programme Officers, NGOs and community representatives at Lapato Junction, DC Hill East, Zunheboto.
Addressing the gathering the ADC Zunheboto stated that the facility would greatly benefit the urban population. He urged councillors, village heads and community leaders to disseminate information about the available services across all wards and extend their cooperation for its effective functioning.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr Thong highlighted the objectives of the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and informed that the UPHC would provide 12 comprehensive healthcare service packages free of cost, including approximately 160 essential medicines and 45 laboratory tests.
He also highlighted the conduct of Urban Health and Nutrition Days four times a month, regular outreach camps and convergence of various health programmes. He further informed that the present facility is temporary, with construction of a permanent UPHC building to commence soon.
Earlier, the programme commenced with an invocation by Vihokhu Zhimo, Assistant Pastor, ZTSBC, followed by the welcome address delivered by Dr G Viholi Sema, Chief Medical Officer, Zunheboto. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Heto Swu, DPO (RCH & UIP).
