Duncan and Burma Camp Urban PHCs to function as OPDs

Dimapur, July 3 (MExN): The Duncan Urban Primary Health Centre (PHC) and Burma Camp Urban PHC will function as normal OPD for the public in Dimapur, till the district Hospital is reopened for the public in Dimapur.


This decision was taken during a meeting between Dimapur Deputy Commissioner Anoop Khinchi and top officials of the Medical Department on July 3.


According to a press release from the DC, with the District Hospital being utilized as COVID-19 Hospital, arrested/accused persons requiring medical check-up may be sent to Duncan Urban PHC. The Medziphema Community Health Centre has been identified for seriously ill under-trial prisoners, he added.


In regard to preparedness for the monsoon, the Chief Medical Officer informed that sufficient medicine for water borne diseases are available in stock, the release stated.