Officials and participants during the state review meeting and training of National Oral Health Programme at IDSP Hall, DH&FW Kohima.
Kohima, September 26 (MExN): National Oral Health Programme Nagaland, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare (DH&FW) is organising a two-day state review meeting and training of National Oral Health Programme at IDSP Hall, DH&FW on September 26 and 27.
The programme was chaired by Dr Meribeni Odyuo, Addl Director Dental & SPO (NOHP). Odyuo stated that this state review meeting for dental surgeons marks a significant milestone as it is the first time that the program is convening such a meeting under the NOHP Program. She further highlighted that the two-day training will be providing opportunities for all the 34 Dental Health units to participate and share their insights urging all to actively participate in productive discussions on how to foster collaboration with other Health Programs in the State.
Dr Chiekroshuyi Tetseo, Director (Dental) as the special guest in the programme handed over the ‘Principal Director’s Commendation Certificate’ to Dr Savi Naleo, Jr Dental Surgeon CHC Viswema in recognition of his commitment to patient care and sincere dedication to enhancing Oral Health of the community and Dr Pfukrolo Koza, Sr Dental Surgeon NHAK Kohima in recognition of his expertise in the field of Periodontology, unwavering dedication to Oral Health and outstanding contributions to enhancing patient wellbeing. Changtongya CHC was awarded and certified as the ‘Best Dental Health Unit’ in recognition of their exceptional commitment to promoting and maintaining Dental Health within the community.
Dr Chiekroshuyi Tetseo in his speech reiterated that since the services and procedures of dental care in hospitals have been diversified, he anticipated that more services should be rendered to the community. Oral health being ignored by many, he encouraged all to create awareness among people that dental procedures are not only cosmetic but functional for the overall health. He further encouraged all to continue rendering their services and work together for the welfare of the community.
