3 major surgeries and 6 diagnostix procedures conducted at IMDH
A two-day super-speciality health camp providing cardiology and urology services concluded at Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital (IMDH) on May 30, with officials saying the initiative was undertaken to address the lack of super-speciality healthcare services in Mokokchung.
The camp, held on May 29 and 30, was organized by the Department of Health & Family Welfare in collaboration with the Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) under the 15th Finance Commission (XVFC) Health Grant.
Free consultations were provided by cardiologist Dr Samuel Noklang and urologist Dr Gnanaraj Jesudian.
MMC Councillor and Health In-charge I Tali Longkumer said the municipality had submitted a proposal ‘last year’ under the XVFC Health Grant last year and was sanctioned approximately Rs 20 lakh. A total of about Rs 5 lakh was spent on the super-speciality health camp.
According to Longkumer, the funds have been utilized since last year to procure equipment for six health centres under the municipality, with the super-speciality health camp forming part of the initiative.
Explaining the rationale behind the camp, Longkumer said that while Mokokchung has many doctors, access to super-speciality healthcare remains limited.
“Mokokchung, although we have a lot of doctors, does not have super-speciality services,” he said.
On May 29, a total of 70 patients availed specialist consultations, including 40 cardiology patients and 30 urology patients.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Takosunep said the camp was significant because it offered more than routine consultations and diagnostic services commonly associated with health camps.
“Since we are having the camp for two days, we are even holding three major surgeries and 16 diagnostic procedures. In other camps, it’s mostly about diagnostic services. So, it’s very important,” he said.
On May 30, the urology team carried out three major surgeries and conducted 16 diagnostic procedures.
Dr Takosunep also pointed to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Mokokchung, identifying heart disease, diabetes and renal failure among the emerging health concerns in the district.
He said initiatives such as the super-speciality health camp help improve access to specialized medical care while promoting early detection and treatment of serious illnesses.
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