‘First 1000 Days’ launched in Kohima

The “First 1000 Days” programme under National Health Mission (NHM) Nagaland was launched in Kohima by Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Shanavas C on June 1 at the Conference Hall of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Kohima Office.
According to a DIPR report, speaking at the programme, Shanavas lamented the habit of people of Nagaland of “taking things very lightly”, pointing out that such attitude may have negative impact, especially in health sector.
He expressed hope that the message of the “first 1000 days” would reach the rural populace through the concerned department, line departments, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). He then urged for mass participation to reduce child’s mortality rate.
DC also requested the Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department to properly work out in making the Village Health Committee (VHC) functional through which correct information could be disseminated to the people at the village level in eradicating the stigma.
He also urged the concerned department to give due importance to utilizing the machinery and equipment available in the health sector for the welfare of the public.
The objectives of the “First 1000 Days” campaign were highlighted by CMO Kohima, Dr. Tumchobeni, while the agenda on “Importance of ANC & Delivery at the Hospital” was delivered by Medical Officer, PHC Chunlika, Dr. Cheyale Kath.
During the programme, a talk on “PMMVY Scheme & Nutritional support during the first 1000 days” was presented by the district co-ordinator, PMMVY, Department of Social Welfare, Vidi Solo, while medical officer, Porterlane UPHC, Dr. Azhanuo Khezhie spoke on “Breastfeeding: The Complete Nutrition & Early Childhood Development”. A short introduction on the “Importance of Vaccination in Children” was given by Regional Project Officer, UNDP, Imli Longkumer; “SBCC through SHG Institution” its initiatives were highlighted by the State Program Manager, SISD (NSRLM), Department of Rural Development; “Village Health Sanitation & Nutrition Day and Convergence for Health” was highlighted by Medical Officer, Seikhazou UPHC, Dr. Bival Yalie.
During the launching programme, a video on the “First 1000 Days” was also released.