DIMAPUR: Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC), Zunheboto, was inaugurated by ADC, Zunheboto, Saying Shiu, on October 30, in presence of Joint Director & SPO (NUHM), Dr. G. Thong, Chief Medical Officer, Zunheboto, Medical Superintendent, Programme Officers, NGOs and community representatives, at Lapato Junction, DC Hill East, Zunheboto.
Addressing the gathering, guest of honour, Shiu, appreciated the initiative and stated that the facility would greatly benefit urban population. He also urged councillors, village heads and community leaders to disseminate information about the available services across all wards and extend their cooperation for its effective functioning.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. G. Thong highlighted the objectives of the National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and informed that the UPHC would provide 12 comprehensive healthcare service packages free of cost, including approximately 160 essential medicines and 45 laboratory tests.
He also highlighted the conduct of Urban Health and Nutrition Days four times a month, regular outreach camps and convergence of various health programmes, and informed that the present facility was temporary, with construction of a permanent UPHC building to commence soon.
Earlier, the programme commenced with an invocation by Assistant Pastor, ZTSBC, Vihokhu Zhimo, welcome address delivered by Chief Medical Officer, Zunheboto, Dr. G. Viholi Sema, while vote of thanks was delivered by DPO (RCH & UIP), Dr. Heto Swu.
