DIMAPUR: A health camp under the Kohima Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was conducted at Community Health Centre (CHC), Viswema on Friday. The programme was organised by the District Administration, Kohima in collaboration with Project REST, Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK), and NHAK Football Club, with the objective of promoting accessible healthcare and raising awareness on substance abuse.
The programme was chaired by Dr. T. Adi Belho, Senior Medical Officer, CHC Viswema, and commenced with an opening prayer by Dr. Neiphrezo Sorünuo, Dental Surgeon, NHAK. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Thejakuolie Dennis, Medical Officer, CHC Viswema, who highlighted the importance of community based healthcare initiatives and underscored the need for collective efforts in promoting health awareness and preventing substance abuse.
Delivering the keynote address, Ane Khieya, Extra Assistant Commissioner, Kohima, emphasised the importance of collaborative action between the administration, healthcare institutions and local communities in addressing social and public health concerns. A session on the harmful effects of addiction was presented by Dr. Sungtimen Jamir, Nodal Officer, Project REST, NHAK, who stressed the need for awareness, prevention and early intervention in tackling substance abuse.
The health camp brought together specialists from various disciplines, including Nephrology, Medicine, General Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Dental Surgery. Participating specialists included Dr. Vikie o Khruomo (Medicine & Nephrology), Dr. Angvito Zhimomi (General Surgery), Dr. Krunichuno Rino (ENT), Dr. Thejanuo Angelina Solo (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Dr. Ruutuou Sorhie (Paediatrics), Dr. Sungtimen Jamir (Family Medicine & Mental Health), and Dr. Neiphrezo Sorünuo (Dental Surgery, NHAK).
The programme also featured a friendly football match between the NHAK Doctors Football Club and Viswema Youth at Jakhama Turf, promoting sportsmanship, camaraderie and healthy lifestyles among healthcare professionals and local youth.
Village Council, Viswema proposed the vote of thanks, acknowledging the organisers, participating doctors, officials and community members for their contributions. The initiative reaffirmed the collective commitment towards strengthening community healthcare and advancing the objectives of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan for a healthier, addiction free society.
