Kohima, 21 July (MTNews): The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday conducted a spot verification of the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK). Led by Advisor Agriculture, Mhathung Yanthan, the PAC team thoroughly inspected the availability and condition of various equipment at NHAK, including life-saving equipment, diagnostic and therapeutic machines such as ultrasound, computerized ECG machines, cardiac monitors, ventilators, phototherapy units, ENT equipment, and more.
During the inspection, it was revealed that the equipment for the blood separation unit at DH Kohima, supplied at the cost of Rs 72.78 lakh for 27 items in October 2020, was non-functional due to defects.
The PAC also assessed the status of the blood bank and the functionality of all equipment. They further inspected the tele-ICU hub at NHAK, which is tele-connected with other districts, and the 10-bedded ICU wards that were permanently converted during the COVID crisis.
NHAK officers briefed Advisor Mhathung Yanthan about the challenges they face in efficiently running the hospital. One of the primary concerns raised was the parking problem, for which they proposed the need for a multi-level parking facility. The officers also discussed the potential conversion of an old structure into a standard hospital building in phases. Additionally, they requested a separate and dedicated substation and transformer to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.
Advisor Mhathung Yanthan expressed admiration for the hospital and appreciated the existing facilities. He commended the dedication and efficiency of the officers that contributed to raising the hospital’s standards. He acknowledged the challenges related to fund resources and land issues and assured the officers that their suggestions and opinions would be presented to the government for further development of the hospital.