Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio launched the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (Health campaign with services for women and children), at the Capital Convention Centre, Kohima on 17th September 2025, marking the beginning of a nationwide health initiative under the theme “Healthy Women, Empowered Families.” The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, aims to strengthen women’s health and nutrition, empower families, and build healthier communities.
The state-level launching coincided with the birthday of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, with the Chief Minister highlighting the campaign as part of the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 to transform India into a developed nation by the centenary of Independence.
Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio, said that in Nagaland, the campaign will focus on health and nutrition for women, adolescent girls, and children. Its objectives include strengthening early detection and treatment linkages for diseases, delivering essential health services at the grassroots, and encouraging families to adopt healthy lifestyles. Health camps will be organized across the state, offering services such as screening for non-communicable diseases, reproductive and child health care, nutrition and menstrual hygiene awareness, tuberculosis screening and counselling, and mental health support.
The campaign will be carried out in 523 health units across Nagaland, including 12 District Hospitals, 26 CHCs, 8 UPHCs, 97 HWC-PHCs, 336 HWC-SCs, and 49 AYUSH HWCs. The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (NIMSR), along with private hospitals and clinics, will play an active role in providing specialist services during the campaign.
Acknowledging the central role of women’s health and empowerment in shaping families and communities, the Chief Minister recognised the contributions of doctors, nurses, ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, and community volunteers whose dedication forms the backbone of the programme. He called for collective efforts towards universal health coverage to ensure that no one is left behind in the journey toward a healthier and more prosperous future.
Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Anoop Khinchi, IAS, noted that the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) represents a landmark initiative of the Ministries of Health & Family Welfare and Women & Child Development. The programme is designed to strengthen healthcare services for women and children across the country through improved access, better quality care, and increased awareness. With more than one lakh health camps being organised nationwide, it is the largest health outreach of its kind. By emphasising preventive healthcare and nutrition, the initiative aims to reduce maternal and child mortality and contribute to the broader national vision of building resilient families under Viksit Bharat 2047.
As part of the programme, the Chief Minister also virtually launched the Integrated Public Health Laboratory at District Hospital Dimapur and District Hospital Mon. In addition, he flagged off newly inducted Ambulances, Hearse Vans, and Rapid Response Team Vehicles to strengthen health service delivery in the state.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Minister of Health & Family Welfare, P. Paiwang Konyak where he mentioned that the State has received 26 Ambulances, 12 Hearse and 6 Boleros as Rapid Response Team Vehicles.
The fortnight-long campaign, running from September 17 to October 2, 2025 will culminate on Gandhi Jayanti.
"Basket of FREE Health Services Available" provided under a health initiative, related to the "Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan" and the "National Health Mission" in Nagaland are:
Preventive and Screening Services: Non-communicable disease screening (blood pressure, sugar, cancer), tuberculosis screening, HIV testing, and screenings for vector-borne diseases like malaria and dengue.
Reproductive and Child Health: ANC/PNC services, immunization, family planning, and anemia and hygiene support.
Specialized and Holistic Care: Eye, ENT, dental, and geriatric screening, mental health awareness and counseling, nutrition and diet counseling, and AYUSH services including yoga and lifestyle tips.
Access and Support: Ayushman Bharat-ABHA ID registration, PMJAY and CMHIS registration, blood donation and organ donation drives, and mobile medical unit services for on-site care.
(Takumpula, IA)
