NAMSAI, Aug 14: Local MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom launched the first ever Health & Wellness Centres in Arunachal Pradesh at PHC Piyong and another at SHC Nongtaw Khamti today.

 The two HWCs were mandated by Government of India for Aspirational District and target was fixed for 15^th August.

A brief but impressive launching programme was held today at Piyong as well as Nongtaw Khamti which was attended by Namsai Deputy Commissioner RK Sharma and senior health officials.

The objective of the HWC is to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to the beneficiaries nearer to the doorstep. The AYUSH component is also envisaged in the package of services besides IT components.               

                DC RK Sharma clearly outlined that after the launching of HWC, the onus on providing health care services lies with the trained manpower under the supervision of District Medical Officer. The required medicines, diagnostics and logistics must be made available at these facilities all the time. The branding of infrastructure should not be the end of the programme, he stressed.

Local MLA Namchoom was optimistic and pledged support in every possible capacity. He announced various schemes under his disposal for creating infrastructure to the tune of more than 97 lakhs for Piyong circle. He appreciated the support of state nodal officers, constant monitoring of the district administration and endeavour of the health and family welfare department in making it possible to launch the HWC today.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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