DIMAPUR: A multi-speciality and cancer screening camp was conducted at Khonoma Village PHC on May 24, registering 145 participants and providing a total of 372 free consultations across various specialities including obstetrics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, general medicine, surgery and dental care. The camp also conducted 133 cancer screenings for oral and cervical cancer, along with 12 minor surgical and dental procedures. Free medicines and spectacles were distributed to beneficiaries.
The programme began with a welcome address and introduction of the medical team by Dr. Keviyani Chücha, medical officer Khonoma PHC, followed by a talk on oral health and cancer awareness by Dr. Neiphrezo Sorünuo, dental surgeon NHAK. The vote of thanks was delivered by Aselie Punyü, VCC Khonoma.
A total of 34 medical personnel, including seven doctors from Putuonuo Hospital, NIMSR and NHAK, 20 paramedics from Putuonuo, five social workers from Dr. K&T Keditsu Foundation, and staff of Khonoma PHC participated in the camp.
The initiative was organised by the Dr. K&T Keditsu Foundation, a registered public charitable trust founded in 2016, in collaboration with the National Oral Health Programme (NOHP), Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, with support from the Biocon Foundation, Bengaluru, and Putuonuo Hospital, Kohima.
