In view of the mass casual leave protest called by the Nagaland In-service Doctors Association (NIDA) from 18th-20th April 2022, an emergency meeting with the Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent, NHAK, President, All Nagaland Private Practitioners Association, Administrative Officers under Kohima, Administrator of Bethel Hospital, K.P Bethesda Hospital, KOHIMAS, Oking Hospital and Putonuo Nursing Home was held on 17th April 2022 at DC Conference Hall. 

Deputy Commissioner, Kohima Gregory Thejawelie IAS while chairing the meeting highlighted the matters relating to NIDA issue. After suggestions and deliberation, to avoid unwanted situations, DC informed all Administrative Officers to be stationed in their own respective posting place to co-ordinate with the Health Centres and monitor the situation and report any emergency case that may arise. 

The DC also requested CMO to issue necessary notification to all the concerned to open up Facilitation Counter at NHAK and all Health Centres under Kohima District for the Out Door Patient (OPD) and emergencies. 

In a positive note, Dr. Kezhalezo, Administrator, Bethel Hospital Kohima on behalf of the private hospitals, expressed their readiness to help and co-operate with the Administration. And accordingly, it was decided that those referral and other patients who are in need of medical attention shall be taken care of by the private hospitals during mass casual leave period. 

For co-ordination in case of emergency, it was decided to open a Control Room at DC's office and CMO's office which will be manned by ADC and CMO respectively, it will also open in all Administrative Hqs. to facilitate the needs of the public. It is said that the District Administration shall oversee any matter relating to the proposed protest and notification be made if need arise for further course of action.

(Y. Khekiye IA Kohima)