DIMAPUR: Health and Wellness Centre (HWC) was inaugurated by director (health office) USAID, Sangita Patel on Wednesday at Rusoma, Kohima.
In a press release, National Health Mission (NHM) Nagaland informed that in her address to villagers and department officials present, Sangita acknowledged the commendable support and participation towards the department in the development of Rusoma- HWC so far since 2019.
She said that such kind of partnership between the government and community could be shared with other states and can be taken as a model for them.
NHM Nagaland mission director Dr. Thorhusie Katiry said with the health unit being converted to HWCs, the health services have improved with increased OPD and commencement of institutional delivery. He said in these few years of Ayushman Bharat-HWCs and with the placement of Community Health Officers (CHOs) in the HWC, it has brought about quality health care closer to the people.
Dr. Katiry urged upon the villagers to take advantage of the HWC and the service rendered through it, and most give their full support to the team posted there.
Earlier, in a welcome address, state program officer, NHM, Dr. Mereninla Senlem also lauded the community for their strong participation in the running of the HWC. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Rusoma village council chairman, Kehouchukhrie Mezhier.
Saturday, August 9, 2025