A formal programme was held at the Conference Hall IMDH to mark the inauguration of 39 Bedded COVID Hospital, Unveilings of foundation stones of Govt. College of Nursing and 50 Bedded Critical Care Unit at IMHD Mokokchung on 15th December 2022.

Minister Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland S. Pangnyu Phom said the 39 Bedded COVID Hospital at IMDH is set up as a project of Invest India and ANGii Mission under the guidance and support from the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor of Govt. of India, supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in Denmark to strengthen the much-needed health infrastructure. He also expressed his gratefulness to C-Camp Bengaluru for setting up the Hospital.

On the upgradation of Nursing School to Nursing College, he stated that this is taken up to improve and upgrade the nursing services in the state as there is an increasing requirement of highly skilled nursing personnel due to rapid advancement in medical technology. He also expressed his appreciation to the Govt. of India for taking up this initiative under the central sector scheme “Development of Nursing Services”. He also said the government has decided to set up the first Critical Care Unit with 50 Bedded capacities at IMDH Mokokchung owing to its location and accessibility not only for the inhabitants of Mokokchung district but to the neighboring district to augment the capacity of the hospital to manage patients requiring critical care during pandemics and other emergencies.

During the programme, speeches were delivered by guest of honor, Tongpang Ozukum, Minister, Housing & Mechanical Nagaland, Chubawati Longchar President, Ao Senden, and others. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Kika Joint Director, Health & Family Welfare while a vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. S. Marina Yaden, Medical Superintendent IMDH Mokokchung. The programme was chaired by Dr. Limatula Aier, Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung.                                  

(Lanukaba IA Mokokchung)