Nagaland Eye camp for senior citizens held in Mon

Advisor for social welfare, Wangpang Konyak graced the eye camp for senior citizens as chief guest at District Hospital, Mon on November 6. The programme was jointly organised by the department of social welfare and Mercy Eye Centre Dimapur, supported by District Hospital, Mon.
According to DIPR report, Konyak in his address, said that it’s a privilege to be a part of the restoring eyesight programme for elderly people. He said it reminds people that elders are not left behind. He said the social welfare department is to uplift vulnerable groups by providing social assistance, meeting nutritional standards, and protecting those at risk, including assisting the elderly.
He highlighted government schemes provided by the department like Old Age Pension, Elderly Helpline and Charity Care for the elderly people, and informed that the government is planning to establish an Old Age Home in every district. He also urged the elders to follow doctor’s advice properly for their speedy recovery, while extending gratitude to the Mercy Eye Centre Dimapur, Dr. Chingkup Konyak and their team and also District Hospital, Mon for their cooperation in organising this camp. He also thanked the Deputy Commissioner Mon for his convenience.
Deputy Commissioner Mon, Wennyei Konyak, in his short speech, extended gratitude to the Advisor, social welfare department, Mercy Eye Centre Dimapur ,and the District Hospital, Mon for organizing the camp.
He said that the problem of blindness in the society is because of lack of facilities and awareness. He then encouraged the gathering to go for a timely check-up to have a beautiful and comfortable life.
Dr. Ngopole Keviechu, DTO Mon shared about the importance of eyesight and the medication of the eye problem, while Dr. Chingkup, Mercy Eye Centre, Dimapur explained on the overview of the camp. The Programme was chaired by Khonbeni Jami, CDPO Phomching, and welcome address was delivered by T. Yanlem, district welfare officer, Mon. Invocation was pronounced by David Konyak, chaplain District Hospital, Mon, and the camp culminated with a vote of thanks by Amilo Yanthan, CDPO Tizit.