Mokokchung: AKM to hold public rally over IMDH doctor shortage
The Ao Kaketshir Mungdang (AKM) has announced a public rally to be held on March 15 at 8:00 a.m. at Mokokchung Police Point, protesting against the government’s failure to address…
From healthcare to market reforms: MMC’s initiatives since taking office
The Mokokchung Municipal Council (MMC) has highlighted key initiatives undertaken since assuming office, emphasizing in frastructure development, revenue generation, and regulatory measures to improve the town’s administration. Challenges in transitioning…
Lenjem hospital to suspend in-patient services starting February 1, 2025
Lenjem Hospital in Mokokchung, Nagaland has announced that its In-Patient Department (IPD) will remain suspended starting from February 1, 2025, due to a shortage of essential drugs and consumables. The…
Nagaland’s healthcare crisis under scrutiny as High Court hears multiple PILs
The Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court heard a series of 31 Public Interest Litigations (PILs) on earlier this week on Wednesday, October 2, all addressing the “extremely poor…
Healthcare workers in Peren receive mental health training
A one-day Targeted Intervention Training on Mental Health for healthcare workers was held at District Hospital, Peren, on 13 August 2024. Sunupienla (Psychiatric Social Worker, DMHP) and Temsurenla Aier (Assistant…
On Overcoming Healthcare Challenges in Mokokchung
This column continues from and supplements the previous editorial on addressing the constraints and challenges of healthcare in Mokokchung. There is certainly no magic formula to solve these issues. First…
Private Investment in Healthcare
If we are to envision a healthier Nagaland, it is imperative to ensure that all districts, including Mokokchung, receive equal opportunities to access quality healthcare. The disparity in healthcare infrastructure…
Nagaland State Allied Healthcare Council constituted
The Nagaland State Allied Healthcare Council (NSAHC) was constituted by the Government of Nagaland as per the provisions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. The…
NDPP’s Manifesto Promises vs Reality on Healthcare: One Year Later
Over a year has passed since the National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) released its ambitious manifesto “Nagaland – Towards a State of Excellence” on 18 February 2023. The party claimed…
NERMPI inauguration marks milestone in Nagaland’s healthcare evolution
Chümoukedima, 24 February (MTNews): The Chief Secretary of Nagaland, J Alam, graced the inauguration ceremony of the North East Regional Multi-Disciplinary Paramedical Institute (NERMPI) at the Christian Institute of Health…