Phek, October 7 (MExN): The first Health Unit Sub-Centre under Leshemi Village, Phek District was inaugurated by Dr Kevichusa Medikhrü, Mission Director, National Health Mission, Nagaland Department of Health & Family Welfare on October 6.
Addressing the villagers present, Dr Kevichusa called upon the villagers to take ownership of the Health Centre and make it their responsibility in maintaining and also in extending their full cooperation with the Department.
Citing other villages where community participation in Health Sector is very strong, Dr Medikhru appealed them to be involved in the future progress of the sub-centre by lending their full support to the staffs posted in the sub-centre so that one day the centre can become a delivery point and further be upgraded in the coming days.
He also highlighted on the ongoing Measles Rubella Vaccination Campaign (MRVC) in the state, on how beneficial the vaccine is for the future generation.
He challenged them to make Leshemi village achieve 100% coverage of MRVC and not only that, but also in the routine immunization.
Dr Atoshe Sumi, State Program Officer (immunisation) emphasized on the importance of MRVC and encouraged the villagers present to be an exemplary to the other villages by covering cent percent target.
The land for construction of the health centre and also a staff quarter was donated by the villagers.
The programme was chaired by Wezhiepe Sara, Chairman, Village Council Leshemi, Zhietshüte Lashushe, Pastor Leshemi Baptist Church and Zhietshünyi Tepfo, Head Deacon pronounced the invocation and benediction respectively and vote of thanks was delivered by Vikedu Thahu.
