At SPMU Hall, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima, the seventh set of Community Health Officers under NHM Nagaland began a five-day orientation session. Nineteen CHOs in all were inducted. The workshops, led by subject-matter experts, are meant to promote primary healthcare and improve community-level services, NHM said. operate as crucial health contacts, especially in the absence of medical officers. During the inaugural ceremony, NHM Mission Director Dr. Avile Zao highlighted initiatives to transform PHCs and SCs into Health & Wellness Centres under Ayushman Arogya Mandir.
According to Dr. Keveduyi Theyo, SPO-NHM, CHOs are essential conduits between the community and healthcare providers. He urged them to work with empathy, keep thorough records, and cultivate enduring bonds. 336 SCs have been upgraded to HWCs, the agency reported. Maternal and child health, NCD screening, care for the elderly and adolescents, palliative support, health programs, and digital tools are all included in the course.
