NMC team inspects ongoing works at NIMSR

A three-member team from the National Medical Commission (NMA) inspected the ongoing works at the Nagaland Institute of Medical Science and Research (NIMSR), Kohima on Monday.
NMC officials inspected the teaching hospital at Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) followed by inspection of NIMSR campus. Monday’s visit was the second by NMC. The first visit was made on January 10.
Speaking to Nagaland Post, commissioner and secretary H&FW, Y. Kikheto Sema said the team was “very impressed” with the ongoing works, adding that the team observed “massive improvement” taking place at the college campus. Kikheto said the team also expressed satisfaction at both the campuses, but queried about the faculty members.
He informed that the first batch of faculty was recruited while the second and third phase of the recruitment would be conducted within April 2023.
Kikheto said that first batch of the faculty members will be joining their duties shortly since many of them were serving outside the state and certain procedures have to be followed.
He exuded confidence that everything will be completed and would be set by May 31.
Sema was also hopeful of receiving the Letter of Permit (LOP) and getting the college started as anticipated from this academic session 2023.
The commissioner secretary has appealed to all sections of society to extend cooperation to make the college become a reality.
Amidst the ongoing budget session, minister health and family welfare P. Paiwang Konyak also rushed to NIMSR and interacted with NMC team.