Correspondent
KOHIMA, SEP 30 (NPN): Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) and Akehda Amulung in collaboration with Atsikeh Trust organised separate free medical camps on September 30, 2026, to promote health and well being among sanitation workers and government staff.
At Kohima, Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) conducted a free medical camp under the Safaimitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir for its sanitation workers at the KMC office on September 30.
The medical team comprised doctors and nurses under the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), along with personnel from the Mobile Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) and the District Tuberculosis Centre (DTC), Kohima.
Speaking to Nagaland Post, KMC said it organised free medical camps for sanitation workers every year, considering the nature of their work and their exposure to various kinds of waste, which may put them at risk of health problems.
KMC further informed that the medical camp was not limited to sanitation workers but extended to their dependents and family members. The council expressed gratitude to the medical department for providing the camp, stating that such initiatives were vital for the health and well being of sanitation workers.
Meanwhile, Akehda Amulung and Atsikeh Trust organised a free medical camp at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Kiphire, on September 30, 2026, specially for the staff of the DC office to support their health and well being.
The camp provided basic health check ups and laboratory testing services. A total of 49 OPD consultations were recorded, while 14 laboratory tests were conducted during the programme.
Longtili C. Sangtam, founder of Akehda Amulung, said the initiative supports Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which focuses on Good Health and Well Being. He added that Akehda Amulung, together with Atsikeh Trust, will continue to work towards more community based health services.
The founder of Atsikeh Trust also highlighted the importance of making basic healthcare services accessible, stating that health awareness and early check ups can help identify concerns at an early stage. She affirmed the Trust’s commitment to working with organisations and communities to support practical initiatives that contribute to healthier lives.
The organisers expressed appreciation to the DC Office, Kiphire, for supporting the medical camp and making the programme possible.