ECHO India Partner Training programme was launched at Hotel Vivor Kohima on 4th July by Minister for Health & Family welfare P. Paiwang Konyak.

Speaking at the Launching program P. Paiwang Konyak said we all are aware that the ECHO India initiative marks a significant milestone in our collective effort to bridge the gap in healthcare delivery and ensure that quality care reaches every corner of our state.

When Nagaland attained statehood, our health infrastructure was under-equipped with limited access to advanced medical technologies and trained healthcare professionals. Today, healthcare facilities in the state have been significantly enhanced in all the district hospitals, we have TB and Chest Disease Hospitals, a State Mental Health Institute, Community Health Centres and our state’s first Medical College in the state capital, Construction of Mon Medical College is in full swing and laying of foundation stone for Nursing College in Kohima and Mon are in pipeline, said the Minister.

Konyak said that the priority of our state government has always been to provide comprehensive health infrastructure to all the citizens of the state and our proactive approach is to ensure healthcare that is accessible, affordable and available to all at the right time and in the right place.

Paiwang said one of the key initiatives in this endeavour is the Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), designed specifically for the people of Nagaland.

He mentioned that this scheme was launched in collaboration with the Central Government's Ayushman Bharat scheme which is a significant step toward achieving Nagaland's 2030 Sustainable Development Goal, which was launched in August 2021. This goal strives to guarantee that all citizens of Nagaland have access to fair, economical, and high-quality medical care by 2030. The Department of Health & Family Welfare is contemplating to introduce more services under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme in the days to come. This will achieve the intent of comprehensive healthcare infrastructure in the state. Any permanent and indigenous residents of the state who are not enrolled in Ayushman Bharat or any other publicly funded insurance program can be covered under Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme and the standard of knowledge will ensures that every patient, regardless of where they live, can receive the highest standard of care which is about equity, empowerment and excellence in healthcare he added.

Medical Minister said we are bringing this innovative model to our state, we are not just launching a program today but we are igniting a movement, a movement that will transform the healthcare landscape in our state, making specialized knowledge accessible to all healthcare providers, irrespective of their geographical location.

He express his appreciation for ECHO India partners, supporters for coming forward to impart training to the dedicated healthcare professionals, and added that commitment and passion for improving healthcare in India are truly commendable.

Welcome address was delivered by MD NHM Dr. Akuo Sorhie, Directorate of Health & Family welfare Department.          

ECHO Partner Training programme is of two date event where in the evening Session Training topics on ECHO model & its pillars Core themes and principles, Process of Co-management and Framework, Mock ECHO with practise and objectives, Replication the ECHO model will be covered. On 5th July topics such as case presentation template development, Fidelity to ECHO model, Snapshots of ECHO champion programs and strategic planning group break out will be covered. 

(Temjenkaba, APRO)