A momentous occasion unfolded on 1 August as Anava Hospital’s Outpatient Department (OPD) was inaugurated in Settsü village, Mokokchung.
The inauguration program commenced with the sharing of testimony and vision of the hospital by Metongmeren Ao, Chairman of Anava Welfare Society, and Dr Nadia Jamir, a specialist in Operative Gynaecology & Practitioner, who, along with her husband Dr Sungtiakum Jamir, MBBS, DNB (R Surgery), are the founders of Anava Hospital.
Dr Nadia Jamir took the gathering on a journey through the hospital’s establishment, revealing that its foundation was laid in 2018. She elaborated on the significance of the word “Anava,” which translates to humility and gentleness in Hebrew. Dr Nadia expressed her gratitude to all the contributors who helped bring the hospital to fruition and emphasized the institution’s commitment to serving the community with patience, love, and care for all patients.
Temjenmenba, Advisor for Transport and Technical Education, who graced the event, lauded the establishment of Anava Hospital as an exemplary act of giving back to society. He extended his congratulations to Dr Sungdi and family for their noble venture and assured the government’s support in any way possible towards the hospital’s success. He expressed optimism that the people of Mokokchung district and neighboring areas would benefit immensely from the top-notch healthcare services offered by Anava Hospital.
Dr Nadia, who hails from Switzerland, and Dr Sungdi were motivated by their belief in serving others and their desire to provide medical facilities comparable to those in Switzerland, which ultimately led her and her husband to build this exceptional hospital in Mokokchung.
Currently, the hospital operates with 22 dedicated staff members and has a capacity of 40 beds, aimed at catering to the medical needs of patients in the region. The Anava Welfare Society in India is supported by the Anava Foundation in Switzerland, aligning their efforts to advance the noble cause behind the hospital’s establishment.
The hospital’s OPD services, including clinical examinations, pharmacy, lab, and other investigations, are now operational, and Dr Sungdi expressed his optimism that within the next two to three months, the hospital will commence admitting patients.
The inauguration ceremony also featured short speeches from the Chairman of Settsü village and the President of Changki Union Mokokchung.
The dedication prayer was pronounced by Rev Ponen Longchar, Pastor of MTBA, followed by the official inauguration performed by Metongmeren Ao and his wife, who are the proud parents of Dr Sungdi.