One-day State-Level Training for Dental Surgeons serving in the State under different programs like National Health Mission (NHM), National Oral health Programme (NOHP), National Urban Health Mission (NUHM), Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) and Quality Assurance was held at the Conference Hall, DH&FW Kohima, Nagaland on 21st Feb’2025. The training was organized by National Oral Health Programme, Nagaland, and the programme was chaired by Dr. Reyosalu Lase, Dy. Director & SNO (NOHP), who also welcomed the training participants and highlighted about the important objectives of the training.
Dr. Meribeni Odyuo, Director (Dental) DH&FW graced the training program as Special Guest. In her speech she stressed on the importance of the National Oral health Programme (NOHP) under National Health Mission (NHM), and how it plays a crucial role in improving oral health in India. She mentioned to maximise the impact of oral health and convergence with other National Health programmes such as NCDs, NTEP, RBSK and Quality Assurance initiatives which is essential. She concluded her speech by encouraging all the participants to reaffirm commitment in delivering quality oral health care that is aligned with National Health goals and also to actively participate, exchange knowledge and integrate the insights post training in their professional practice.
The resource persons for the training also included Dr. Alemwabang Aier, Joint Director & SPO, NCD, Dr. Vezokholu Theyo, Jt Director & SNO, NTEP, Dr. Khelito Zhimomi, Joint Director & SNO, RBSK, Dr. Arenla Walling, Jointt Director & SNO, (NTCP), Dr. Sentirenla. Jr. Dental Specialist, DH Dimapur and Dr. Neingutuonuo Angami, Jr. Dental Specialist, NHAK. The training concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Neiphrezo Sorunuo, Jr. Dental Surgeon, NHAK.
(DIPR)
