Info on HCV treatment subsidy available at Kripa Foundation Kohima, March 26 (MExN): Kripa Foundation Nagaland, Kohima has informed those seeking information on subsidy of diagnostics and treatment of Hepatitis C (HCV) to contact its office. A press release from the Foundation informed that treatments for HCV have evolved with highly effective and safe medicines “Direct-Acting Antiviral” (DAA). However, it pointed out that the biggest challenge to accessing HCV treatment is the cost of diagnostics and medicines. The high prices of HCV diagnostics and treatment cost in the market remain a major barrier for many, it added. However, the foundation informed of many Pharma companies providing subsidies for diagnostics and treatment and in this regard, asked those concerned to collect the necessary information from its office during working hours. BJYM Kma holds 4th executive meet Kohima, March 26 (MExN): The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Kohima district held its 4th executive meeting on March 24 at BJP Kohima head office. Dr. Khriezovolie Kesiyie, President, BJP Kohima district, who was the main speaker, emphasized on how the BJYM could take initiatives to help the people of the society either directly or indirectly, informed a press release from BJYM President, Mahe Kin and General Secretary, Nelson Semy. Speaking on matters like Swachh Bharat, Janta Yojana Schemes, Mudra loans, zero balance accounts, Aadhaar card etc, the BJP Kohima President directed the Yuva Morcha to approach the departments concerned and sort out means to avail the opportunities and provide the general public the shares which are rightfully theirs to obtain. Meanwhile, he asserted that the BJP Kohima “must stand and will stand for what is right and set goals to help the people of the society”. In this, Dr. Khriezovolie urged the BJYM to work harder to achieve the goals under the leadership of Visasolie Lhoungu, BJP State president. The meeting was chaired by Kohima BJYM President Mahe Kin and invocation prayer said by Seyiekhrielie Nagi, General Secretary, BJP Kohima district. 160 people get free treatment at Wozhuro Wozhuro, March 26 (DIPR): A free medical camp was organized by Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Wokha unit at Wozhuro Town on March 25. The team was led by Deputy Commissioner and Chairman IRCS Wokha unit, Wezope Kenye, who was accompanied by Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent of Wokha and other officials. Around 160 patients from Phiro, Shaki, Sankitong, Totsu and Merayan villages availed of the free services available at the camp conducted by ten doctors from District Hospital Wokha. Free medicines were also distributed to the patients. District Administration, Chief Medical Officer, and IRCS Wokha unit thanked Deputy Controller of Drugs Dr. Thungchanbeni Kikon for providing free medicine during the camp. The DC further stated that such type of camps will not end here but will continue in other areas of the district in future.
