The Indian Social Responsibility Network (ISRN), in collaboration with the Community Health Centre (CHC) Bhandari, organized an inter-departmental convergence meeting for Vaccination at the Bhandari Town Hall on September 11.
Resource person of the meeting, Senior Medical Officer from CHC Bhandari, Dr. Caroline, delivered insights on the Universal Immunization Program, mentioning on the twelve vaccines available to combat various diseases and emphasizing every child’s right to a healthy life.
Despite the challenges faced, the vaccination process in the Bhandari sub-division has shown improvement. However, she admitted that there was still work to be done and stressed the importance of community participation in seeking and delivering a seamless healthcare system. She further appealed to leaders from civil society organizations, churches, and public figures to adopt a coordinated approach to ensure healthcare programs reach all stakeholders without compromise.
ORW representative from ISRN, Stephen K. Kithan, who chaired the peogramme highlighted that ISRN, in partnership with the state government, was currently executing the “MOMENTUM” Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity (MRITE) Program, supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), in Nagaland. The aim of the program was to bolster the government’s efforts in the Covid-19 vaccination drive by ensuring vaccine accessibility to every communities across every district of Nagaland.
CDPO Bhandari, T.Y. Peter Yanthan discussed on the government’s initiatives in providing livelihood assistance to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and pregnant or lactating mothers. He also shed light on the medical and healthcare facilities available for mothers and children in the region.
Other who spoke in the programme included principal of DBHSS, Rev. Fr. Matthew Rhanben, pastor of BTBC, Rev. N. Longshi Lotha, pastor of 7NAP, Rev. K. Renphamo Odyuo, president of Eloe Hoho Bhandari, Mhonyani Mozhui, and president of BTSU, Longshithung Mozhui. Earlier, the welcome address was delivered by District consultant ISRN, Bipeno.L.Odyuo.