The Ao Senden has called off its agitation over issues concerning Dr Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH), Mokokchung, following the fulfilment of all its demands by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Nagaland.
The agitation, which began on October 21 with the closure of the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) office in Mokokchung, was launched after the department failed to address demands raised by the Ao Senden in its ultimatum dated September 16, particularly concerning transfers, postings and attachments of medical personnel from IMDH.
During the course of the agitation, the Ao Senden had allowed a three-day relaxation of the CMO office closure from November 5 to 7 on humanitarian grounds to facilitate child immunisation and medication.
The apex body had also set November 13 as the deadline for completing all detachment and joining formalities relating to the transfer and posting of doctors and nurses at IMDH, warning of further escalation if the requirements were not met.
In a press release issued on November 13, the Ao Senden stated that all demands submitted to the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare had been fulfilled, leading to its decision to call off the agitation.
The demands included the posting of a replacement radiologist and dermatologist at IMDH, the return of doctors and nurses attached to other institutions to their original place of posting, and the shifting of hospital services to the newly constructed Block A.
The Ao Senden expressed gratitude to Ao Students’ Conference (AKM), Ao Lanur Telungjem (ALT), Watsü Mungdang (WM) and the All Wards Union Mokokchung Town (AWUMT) for their unstinted support throughout the agitation. It also thanked the public for their understanding, cooperation and solidarity, as well as individuals who extended support and guidance.
The Ao Senden further conveyed its gratitude to the legislators from Mokokchung district, Chief Secretary to the Government of Nagaland Sentiyanger Imchen and Deputy Commissioner of Mokokchung Ajit Kumar Verma for their intervention in facilitating the fulfilment of its demands.
The press release was jointly signed by Ao Senden president Marsanen Imsong and general secretary Imtipokyim.
