With the objective to expand health services in the State, Nagaland State AIDS Control Society (NSACS) launched a new clinic called “Designated Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)/Reproductive Tract Infection (RTI) Clinic (DSRC).
The clinic, which is also called “Suraksha Clinic,” was launched at the Police Referral Hospital, Chumukedima on September 4.
The programme was led by Dr. N. Adaho, chief medical officer, Police Referral Hospital, Chumukedima. Dr. Vikato Kinimi, joint director (STI), NSACS gave a power point presentation on the role and functions of Designated STI/RTI Clinic.
Dr. N.L. Changkija, project director, in her speech, explained the meaning of “Suraksha Clinic” which means “to keep our health in good condition.”
She emphasized on timely treatment of STI, which that not only helped treatment but also helped in controlling HIV & AIDS infection.
Bendang Lemtor, DIG (Range/Training & Boarder), Police Headquarter, Chumukedima acknowledged the continuous service provided by NSACS to the police department.
Officials from PHQ, NSASC, Police Headquarter – Chumukedima, District AIDS Prevention & Control Unit (DAPCU) Dimapur, Rural Area Foundation NGO (TI) Chumukedima and Officers and Staff of Police Referral Hospital attended the function.
NSACS to bring down infection rate to zero
NSACS would be making attempts to bring down new infection rate to Zero by 2015. This was stated by Dimapur district ICTC supervisor Susan Lotha during a quarterly meeting of Dimapur District Health Society (DHS), district aids prevention & control committee and HIV-TB co-ordination at the DC conference Hall September 6.
While presenting DAPCU vision and challenges, Susan said to achieve the set target, the general public should be educated on HIV & AIDS and advocacy campaigns should be continued. The meeting was chaired by DC & DHS chairperson N. Hushili Sema.
The meeting began with the presentation of Dimapur District HIV & AIDS scenario and HIV-TB co-ordination by deputy CMO Dr. Imchameren.
Chief medical officer, Dr. P. Tia Jamir also gave a power-point presentation on the activities and quarterly performance of NRHM in the district.
It was also agreed that people living with HIV&AIDS would be given priority for grant of any social entitlement. Other issues discussed at the meeting include land encroachment and medical waste disposal.