Former Chief Secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir inaugurating the new pediatrics and gynecology wing at Zion Hospital and Research Centre on February 25. (Morung Photo)
DIMAPUR: Zion Hospital and Research Centre, Dimapur today opened its Pediatric and Gynecology unit, with Former Chief Secretary, Alemtemshi Jamir as the Chief Guest. The new wing was created by funds sanctioned through the North East Council under the DONER.
The former Chief Secretary termed healthcare, along with education, as major avenues to boost the state’s economy. Citing the North East Council’s (under DONER) policy to extend support to private health care facilities, he hoped for more modernization and industrialization of the healthcare industry in the state.
He encouraged ZHRC to lead the way in developing the state’s healthcare industry into an “export commodity,” where patients can choose Nagaland as a destination to receive quality healthcare. He added that the hospital has served not only the state but the entire North East region as well. The Chief Guest applauded the vision and hardwork of everyone involved in the hospital and expressed optimism that it would reach even greater heights. “I have seen the hospital grow from strength to strength and recognize the troubles encountered while beginning,” stated the former Chief Secretary.
On the government’s concern for healthcare, he stated that “on paper, almost all parts are covered.” However, he conceded that there have been lapses as well. As such, he hoped that the private healthcare industry would act as a guide to the public sector as well.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Tali Longkumer, who expressed gratitude to the NEC secretaries, for their help in getting the grants sanctioned; the building committee members and the staff and workers involved in building this new unit. The event concluded with the former Chief Secretary’s mother, Yashila, pronouncing the benediction prayer.
Earlier, Dr Mhabemo Ovung, Director of ZHRC informed that the hospital had observed its eight year anniversary on February 11. He stated that the hospital has developed from strength to strength and assured that it would be scaling up to provide better and quality healthcare.
