Kohima, Jun 26: Nagaland Minister P Paiwang Konyak has inspected Zunheboto district hospital to oversee its expansion work and announced several projects, including a public health centre and an integrated laboratory, an official said on Thursday.
During his visit on Wednesday, the state health minister held a meeting with tribal leaders and civil society members as part of ‘the Viksit Nagaland for Viksit Bharat’ tour, which commenced on June 24
The projects include the completion of the ongoing construction at the district hospital premises, building staff quarters, an urban public health centre, an integrated public health laboratory, the CMO building, a nursing school, a 30-bed Ayush hospital, and new PHC buildings at Pughoboto and Satoi.
The minister emphasised that the construction at the district hospital must be completed by December 2025, with no further extension to be allowed to prevent cost overruns.
Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Nagaland to align with Viksit Bharat by 2047, Konyak stressed the need for improved healthcare facilities in Zunheboto.
He expressed confidence that manpower shortages will be addressed through upcoming recruitment and the return of MBBS graduates under surety bonds.
The minister also urged officials to ensure strict fund management, awareness and registration under CMHIS and Ayushman Bharat schemes, adherence to OPD timings, closure of unlicensed pharmacies, and active participation in TB elimination campaigns.
Advisor for Food & Civil Supplies and MLA KT Sukhalu praised the minister’s grassroots approach and assured full support for the projects.
He also pledged funds for renovating the eye OPD room and called on medical staff to demonstrate sincerity and dedication.
Representatives from Sumi Hoho, the apex tribal body of the district, and village organisations welcomed the minister’s initiatives, acknowledging the urgent need for the hospital. (PTI)
