Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, S. Pangnyu Phom inaugurated the Primary Health Centre (PHC) to Community Health Centre (CHC), Tening on 6th March 2021.

            S. Pangnyu Phom, speaking on the occasion stated that with the initiative of the Chief Minister, a High Power Committee was set up and 390 posts for doctors and nurses were created in the midst COVID-19. 10 CHCs, 15 PHCs and 43 Sub Health Centre were created/ upgraded in the current phase, he said. Phom also said that all required facilities of CHC Tening would be sanctioned as per the norms and appealed to the public for cooperation and support to the government for all-round development. Phom said that the government of India’s policy is to give good healthcare facilities to all as India celebrates 75 years of independence.

            Advisor IPR, SCERT and Village Guards Toshi Wungtung, said that Peren, particularly Tening, has natural beauty and scope for tourism environment. He said that development has to do with human needs and basic development like road, agriculture, education and health  are the core issues.

            Advisor Youth Resources and Sports, Er. Zale Neikha, Advisor, Treasuries & Accounts, National Highways Dr Longrineken and Advisor Water Resources Development, Namri Nchang also spoke on the occasion.

            Deputy Commissioner, Peren, Sentiwapang Aier NCS appealed to the Advisor for Village Guard to look into borders security and also urged the Advisor for Youth Resources and Sports to take care of the talented youth from the district.          

            Principal Director, Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Kevichusa Medikhru said that the department would be mooting for post creation of doctors and also assured for better medical equipment to serve the people.

            Later, the Minister inspected the wards and laboratories and the Senior Medical Officer, CHC Tening informed that solar power would be installed at the hospital.

            The traditional welcome was accorded by Old Nkio village followed by speech by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Rhosietho Nguori, NCS. The programme was presided by Senior MO, CHC, Dr Neilasakuo Linyu. Words of gratitude was delivered by Deputy CMO, Peren Dr Lanuakum, The MLA representative of the area and Advisor for Water Resource Development, Namri Nchang was the host of the programme.

                                                                                                (Kiso, IA Tening)