The felicitation program for the Kayakalp awardees for the years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 was conducted at the Health and Family Welfare Directorate Conference Hall in Kohima. The event was graced by P. Paiwang Konyak, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, who attended as the Special Guest, informed a DIPR report.
Highlighting the significance of Kayakalp, an initiative under the National Health Mission launched by the Government of India, Minister Paiwang stated that the initiative aims to recognize and incentivize “Exemplary Performances” in public hospitals. Konyak urged everyone in the healthcare sector to dedicate themselves to serving the people with the utmost dedication and sacrifice.
Kayakalp Program focuses on promoting cleanliness, hygiene, enhancing the quality of care, and implementing infection control practices in hospitals. Since its introduction in Nagaland in 2015-16, it has encouraged community involvement in health unit activities, with people contributing their time, resources, and efforts toward the improvement and upkeep of health facilities.
The Health Minister praised the efforts of the 163 health units that were honored during the event, commending them for their remarkable contributions to public health. He also called upon all healthcare professionals and the community to continue working tirelessly to enhance the public health service, as health is a collective responsibility.
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Among the 163 awardees, the KAYAKALP Award for FY 2021-2022 in the DH category was awarded to Dimapur, while Tuensang secured the second position, and Kiphire came in third. In the CHC category, Changtongya and Aboi were recognized as the first and second winners, respectively. Among the PHCs, Kuhuboto, Chunlikha, Sitimi, Longkhim, Phomching, Athibung, Chetheba, Chare, Chukitong, and Suruhoto received awards. In the HWC category, Longkong, Mhaninamtsi, Sekruzu, Pongidong, Naga United, Singapore, and Tangha were honored as the best Health and Wellness Centers. The Best Eco-Friendly Award was presented to IMDH Mokokchung.
For the year 2022-2023, Tuensang Civil Hospital received the Best DH Award, Aboi was recognized as the Best CHC, and PHC awards went to Pherima, Chunlikha, Likhimro, Chuchuyimlang, Changlangshu, Tenning, Ruzazho, Chessore, Nyiro, and Akuluto. Additional PHC winners included Mopungchuket, Bongkolong, Sekruzu, Changsu, Diphupar-B, Kisetong, Pongo, New Chingmei, Rusoma, Chishilimi, and Aopao. Tuensang Civil Hospital also secured the Best Eco-Friendly DH award, while several hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, and HWC-SC received commendation awards for their outstanding performances.
The program was chaired by Dr. E. Motsuthung Patton, Director of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, with a welcome speech by Dr. Ritu Thurr. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Manyu Phom, and V. Kezo, Commissioner and Secretary of H&FW, shared a short speech. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Tetseo, Director of Dental HFW.
Earlier in the day, Minister P. Paiwang Konyak inaugurated the new administrative office building of the Drugs Control Administration and Nagaland Drug Laboratory.
