Various districts across the state observed “World Health Day” 2022 on Thursday. According to the World Health Orgnisation ( WHO), this year’s theme “Our Planet, Our health” focuses global attention on urgent actions to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.
Kohima: Office of the CMO Kohima, department of Health & Family Welfare, NHM observed World Health Day at CMO’s office premises. During the programme, CMO Dr. Vezokholu Theyo stated that the increasing environment degradation and pollution have impacted life expectancy and quality of life. The CMO also informed the public about the Social Health Responsibility Campaign which was ongoing at Urban wards and colonies. Awareness, sensitising the public and health talk were conducted by program officers on Ayushmaan Bharat–PMJAY, reproductive child health/universal immunization programme, vector borne diseases/COVID testing and vaccination and tuberculosis programme.
Can Youth: Can Youth in collaboration with Regional Ayurveda Research Centre (RARC) Dimapur observed World Health Day 2022 at Hazadisa village, Dhansiripar for distribution of first aid kits, Ayurveda medicines. In a press release, Can Youth informed that a health camp was also conducted with research officer, Dr. Deepak Rahangdale as resource person. Dr. Deepak highlighted the importance of immunity and how good health was the key to everything. While briefing on RARC Dimapur and ministry of AYUSH, he said that the community could avail free medicines at the Centre and stressed on the importance of Ayurveda medicines. The programme was attended by village leaders, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, adolescent and elders from Hazadisa Village, Manglamukh Village and Ganeshnagar Village. 118 people received Ayurveda medicines (Samshamani Vati medicine and Ashwagandha Ghan Vati medicine) form 12 years and above. The adolescents of Hazadisa Village, Manglamukh Village and Ganeshnagar Village also provided first aid kits to their respective village leaders for the use of emergencies which was provided to adolescents by Can Youth. During the medical camp, “adolescent club” was formed, combining the three villages with an aim to empower and enhance leadership skills.
Niuland: A multi-specialty health mela was organised by PHC Kuhuboto in collaboration with Nagaland Health Project (NHP), Dimapur unit under chief medical officer (CMO) Dimapur. Doctors and staff from various health programmes examined the patients and for testing. Blood testing for malaria and sputum samples were collected for TB and blood sugar testing was also done. 267 patients availed the services provided during the health mela. 10 laparoscopic ligation was conducted, 20 ANC check-ups, 161 patients were screened for various ailments, 32 sample slides were tested for malaria and nine sputum samples were collected for further testing for TB. Issue of Ayushman Insurance Card, interpersonal communication and counselling on NCD, TB, RCH, malaria and Ayushman Bharat were also carried out. IEC materials were distributed along with free medicines. The health mela was inaugurated by CMO Dr. I. Moatemjen where he urged upon the public to take responsibility for their own health and to contribute in saving and preserving the environment.
Zunheboto: Health units across Zunheboto district commemorated World Health Day 2022 where activities including hand washing techniques, segregation of waste management and biomedical waste, cleanliness drive in and around public health facilities was carried out by medical officers and staff of all health units including ASHAs. A short session talk was also conducted for public on various health issues due to hazardous effect pollution, communicable diseases, water sanitation and hygiene. COVID-19 awareness & vaccination drive was also carried out for the aged 12-14 years (Corbevax) and 15-17 years (Covaxin) in schools around the district.
Longleng: District hospital Longleng celebrated World Health Day in the conference hall of CMO, Longleng. The program was headed by DPM Viroli Sangtam while CMO Longleng, Dr. Obangjungla presented the welcome note. Speaking on the theme, resource person, MS DH Longleng, Dr. Kibangkumba stated that though increase in world population has led to advancement in civilisation, it was one of the problems that the world was facing today, as the more advanced people became, the more they consumed resources in measures that it may not be available for future generation. While stating that pollution and disposal of plastic waste was another major problem, he said this was due to household waste, industrial waste and most importantly the depletion of forest due to mass development. He encouraged the people to make use of the church as it was an important social platform to spread awareness. DTO NTEP Longleng, Dr. Temsusashi also explained what the theme conveyed.
Tuensang: Office of CMO and District Hospital Tuensang observed World Health Day. During the programme, CMO Dr. Keveduyi Theyo said the day was observed with aims to create awareness on how to keep humans and the planet healthy because they were interconnected. He advised the participants to take the responsibility to protect the planet and their health. SMO (Pathology) District hospital Tuensang Dr. Tochi in his keynote address talked about the relationship between environment and health while MO (Psychiatrist) District hospital Tuensang, Dr. Senilo Magh spoke on the importance of management of wastes in the hospital. He said biomedical wastes accounted only 20% of the total waste generated in the hospital but if not managed as per guidelines, remaining 80% of general wastes had the potential to contaminate the environment and put the health at risk. The doctors and nurses who participated in the programme were taken on a tour around the hospital where various healthy practices of the hospital were demonstrated by the staff.
Mon: World Health Day was celebrated in the health units of Mon district to spread awareness about quality living and importance of health. CHC Aboi held a short programme in collaboration with KNSK Aboi, with ADC Aboi, Chumlamo Humtsoe as special guest. Dr. Neiprezo presented a PPT on the theme while Dr Hangsa and Chumlamo spoke on the importance of health. Meanwhile, Chenloishu Health & Wellness Centre (HWC) team observed the day at Government High School Chenloishu while CHC Tobu, CHC Wakching, PHC Phomching, HWC Jakphang and PHC Chen celebrated the day through sensitising it’s staff on raising awareness on public health and to focus on how everyone should pledge to stay fit.
Phek: Along with the rest of the state, Phek district observed World Health Day at CMO office, Phek. During the programme, Dr. Rongsen from DH Phek spoke on the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle by consuming organic and local products which were easily available in the market. He elaborated on how deforestation, using of poly bags, high consumption of meat etc, were hampering public health. Epidemiologist, Dr. Limatoshi while speaking on the theme stressed on preventive health care and non-communicable diseases. He informed that non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer and cardiovascular diseases were on the rise.In this regard, he urged upon the people to live healthy lives by maintaining a balanced diet.
Sunday, February 15, 2026