In a significant push to strengthen healthcare delivery in Nagaland, Minister for Health and Family Welfare P. Paiwang Konyak announced a series of major health infrastructure projects for Zunheboto district during his ongoing statewide tour under the “Viksit Nagaland for Viksit Bharat” initiative.
Addressing tribal leaders and civil society representatives, the minister outlined an ambitious roadmap that includes the ongoing construction of the new District Hospital Zunheboto, flat-type staff quarters, an Urban Public Health Centre, an Integrated Public Health Laboratory, and a Chief Medical Officer’s office. Additional projects include the establishment of a nursing school, a 30-bedded AYUSH hospital, and new Primary Health Centre (PHC) buildings at Pughoboto and Satoi, along with upgrades to several sub-centres and medical officer quarters.
Expressing concern over delays in the construction of the new district hospital, Konyak emphasized that the project must be completed by December 2025 without further extensions. He called on local MLAs, civil society organizations, and political workers to ensure timely execution and community cooperation.
The minister also visited the upgraded Community Health Centre (CHC) at Satakha, where he urged landowners to donate land for public health infrastructure without imposing conditions that could hinder development. He reiterated the government’s commitment to transforming the CHC into a model facility and pledged to strengthen staffing once infrastructure is complete.
Highlighting the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Viksit Bharat” mission, Konyak stressed that Nagaland must not lag in healthcare development. He encouraged citizens to register under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) and Ayushman Bharat to ensure access to free healthcare services.
Advisor for Food & Civil Supplies K.T. Sukhalu, who accompanied the minister, praised the initiative and pledged support, including financial contributions from his Local Area Development Fund (LADF) for securing medical equipment. He also urged healthcare workers to uphold professionalism and dedication in their duties.
The visit concluded with community leaders expressing gratitude for the government’s proactive approach and reaffirming their support for the district’s healthcare transformation.
Expressing concern over delays in the construction of the new district hospital, Konyak emphasized that the project must be completed by December 2025 without further extensions. He called on local MLAs, civil society organizations, and political workers to ensure timely execution and community cooperation.
The minister also visited the upgraded Community Health Centre (CHC) at Satakha, where he urged landowners to donate land for public health infrastructure without imposing conditions that could hinder development. He reiterated the government’s commitment to transforming the CHC into a model facility and pledged to strengthen staffing once infrastructure is complete.
Highlighting the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Viksit Bharat” mission, Konyak stressed that Nagaland must not lag in healthcare development. He encouraged citizens to register under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) and Ayushman Bharat to ensure access to free healthcare services.
Advisor for Food & Civil Supplies K.T. Sukhalu, who accompanied the minister, praised the initiative and pledged support, including financial contributions from his Local Area Development Fund (LADF) for securing medical equipment. He also urged healthcare workers to uphold professionalism and dedication in their duties.
The visit concluded with community leaders expressing gratitude for the government’s proactive approach and reaffirming their support for the district’s healthcare transformation.
