Advisor for labour, employment, skill development & entrepreneurship, and excise, Moatoshi Longkumer, MLA, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Radio Diagnostic Centre (RDC) at the District Hospital Dimapur (DHD) here on Saturday.
The centre was established under a public-private partnership (PPP) model led by Tikvah Healthcare Private Limited (THPL) in partnership with state health and family welfare (H&FW) department.
Speaking at inaugural programme, Moatoshi Longkumer described the initiative as a significant milestone for DHD and a beacon of hope for Nagas, especially Dimapur citizens, for whom access to reliable healthcare remained a challenge, especially for the underprivileged.
“Diagnostic services such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and Ultrasounds are often expensive, pushing families into financial distress during medical emergencies. This new diagnostic centre will provide timely and accurate diagnoses, enabling doctors to detect illnesses early and begin treatment promptly,” Longkumer stated.
He informed that the diagnostic centre would cater to the needs of the people across the state by providing timely and accurate diagnosis enabling the doctors to detect illness early and initiate treatment promptly.
The advisor also stated that the facility would reduce the need for patients to travel to costly private facilities or distant cities for such tests thus saving both time and money.
Longkumer, therefore, urged all the stakeholders, medical professionals, hospital staff, and community members to work together to ensure that the centre fulfilled its purpose and make DHD an accessible and inclusive healthcare facility.
Delivering an opening remark, THPL director, Benthuno Kithan, described the facility a “symbol of hope and care” for people of Nagaland.
Stating that Dimapur was more than just a business hub, Kithan said the city was a lifeline for many, including those from neighbouring states seeking advanced healthcare.
He pointed that the centre was envisioned to provide diagnostic services on a par with those in bigger cities, but at affordable costs. Kithan informed that the facility was equipped to deliver fast and efficient results to meet the healthcare needs of the state.
Further, Kithan announced that the centre would offer diagnostic services at rates 20% to 42% lower than usual market prices to ease financial burdens on patients. He also revealed plans to introduce MRI facilities in the second phase of the project.
On the services provided, he informed that the centre provides CT scan, Ultrasound, and X Ray Services.
Meanwhile, speaking with media after the inaugural function, Kithan informed that the centre was under the scheme of invest, operate, and transfer model. He said that THPL was to operate the centre for 25 years, and then transfer it back to the hospital.
Kithan also informed that all staff at the centre would be under the payroll of THPL, adding that after 25 years the responsibility would go back to the state government.
Asked whether the THPL would provide royalty to the government, he replied that the centre was on a “profit sharing basis”. Kithan disclosed that THPL negotiated with the state government to share 10% profit to the state government only after two years.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by RDC manager, Dr. Edwin Thungbemo Humtsoe, invocation was offered by DHD Fellowship chaplain, Rev. Yhunlo Thong, and a short speech delivered by DHD medical superintendent Dr. Keveduyi Theyo.
Saturday, July 5, 2025