Governor calls for stronger rural healthcare delivery

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav on Friday reviewed the functioning of the Health & Family Welfare department during a meeting with officials at Lok Bhavan, Kohima.
According to a press release from PRO, the Governor appreciated the Health & Family Welfare department for its efforts in strengthening healthcare delivery and improving key health indicators in the State. He stressed the importance of sustained focus on effective implementation of health programmes and underscored the need to reach remote and rural areas, ensuring that citizens across Nagaland have access to quality healthcare services.
Earlier, the meeting chaired by Health & Family Welfare secretary S. Tainiu featured a detailed presentation on the State’s socio-demographic profile, health infrastructure and achievements in the health sector.
Officials informed the Governor that Nagaland has registered notable progress in key health indicators. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) has declined, while Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and Total Fertility Rate (TFR) have also shown marked improvement, reflecting better maternal and child healthcare services.
The Department also highlighted performance under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), citing improved case detection and treatment outcomes. However, challenges remain in timely disbursement under the Ni-KshayPoshanYojana and patient adoption, which require further attention.