11 Nov : Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland Kuzholuzo Nienu inaugurated the Trauma Centre at Pfütsero on 10th November 2008 as chief guest. He was accompanied by Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Z. Lohe, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Welfare, Child & Women Development, Chotisuh Sazo, Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, Neiba Kronu, Commissioner & Secretary Health & Family Welfare, Menukhol John and other dignitaries in the state and district level.
Addressing the gathering Kuzholuzo said that human beings live for a reason and a vision. He advised the public to maintain and use government properties as their own. He urged them to have an actively participatory attitude for the welfare of the society. He also assured that the department would clear up the due bills of water supply and electricity before Christmas so that CHC Pfütsero can function properly for needy patients.
Political Advisor to CM, Z. Lohe in his speech explained the programmes and policies of the government. He advised the people of the district to support the government for bringing peace and developments.
Parliamentary Secretary, Chotisuh Sazo in his speech stressed on the need for co-operation and support of the government for new developments now and even in the days to come under the dynamic leadership of Neiphiu Rio. He also lauded the Health Minister Kuzholuzo for ushering in new developments in Phek district. He also highlighted the government’s policy for solving youth unemployment problem by way of creating avenues within and outside the country.
Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, Neiba Kronu in his speech appreciated the dynamic leadership of Neiphiu Rio for the government programmes in the state and sought the public’s support for faster development of the region. He stressed on the need of preserving the Trauma Centre, to be cared for as the people’s own. He appealed to the public to maintain peace and co-operation with the government for further development.
Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Menukhol John urged Doctors and nurses to give their best to the needy patients during their tenures at their posting places and also urged the public to let out their grievances without hesitation to officials or leaders for their well being and development.
On behalf of the public W.K. Ritse, Ex-Chairman KAPO lauded the assurance of the government for speedy functioning of STO office, Pfütsero for public convenience and inauguration of Trauma Centre. Yikhusen Turung submitted a public representation. CMO, Dr. S. Hansing delivered welcome address and PTC Chairman, Dingulo Khutsoh pronounced the vote of thanks. Other highlights of the programme were welcome song by BTC Pfütsero and special number by Neiwetsou and friends.
Others who attended the programme included DC Phek, SP Phek, Commandant 5th NAP, President Nagaland Bar Association Timikha Koza and senior officials of Health & Family Welfare department.
Before the public meeting the Minister and his team inspected the Trauma Centre equipments and also visited the CHC. The team expressed appreciation for the people’s participation in taking initiative for patient’s park, maintenance of a flower garden by various churches of Pfütsero town and the poor patients’ fund drive by CHC staff.
After the function the Minister and his team visited CBCC Mission Centre and inaugurated Missionary Director’s quarter constructed through shared contribution of the churches.