Dimapur: Newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav reviewed the state’s health infrastructure during a meeting with officials of the Health & Family Welfare Department at the Naga Bhavan conference hall, Lok Bhavan, Kohima, on Friday.
During the meeting, the department gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighting the state’s socio-demographic profile, health infrastructure, and key achievements in the health sector.
Officials informed the governor that Nagaland has made notable progress in improving major health indicators.
They said the infant mortality rate has declined significantly, while the maternal mortality ratio and total fertility rate have also shown considerable improvement over the years, reflecting better maternal and child healthcare services in the state.
The officials also apprised the governor of the performance under the National TB Elimination Programme, including improvements in case detection and treatment outcomes.
However, they noted that certain areas, such as timely disbursement under the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana and patient adoption, required further attention.
Appreciating the department’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve key health indicators, Yadav emphasized the need for sustained focus on the effective implementation of health programmes, particularly in remote and rural areas.
He urged the department to continue its efforts to ensure accessible and quality healthcare for all citizens.
The meeting was led by Secretary of Health & Family Welfare, S. Tainiu.