A sanitation drive and medical outreach programme under SBI Sanjeevani – Clinic on Wheels, supported by Nature State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF), Nagaland, was conducted on January 31 at Longthonger Village, Kiphire.
The programme was chaired by Longtili C Sangtam, Project Lead, Nature SBI Foundation, Nagaland. The invocation was led by Tsarise P Sangtam, UESI Field Coordinator, Kiphire.
In his welcome address, Village Council Chairman (VCC), Longthonger expressed gratitude to Nature SBI Foundation, Kiphire, for bringing such a meaningful initiative to the village. He thanked the team for the continuous medical services provided over time and urged them to keep visiting the village in the future. He also assured full cooperation and support from the village community.
A short address was delivered by Vewupe Doulo, Branch Manager, State Bank of India (SBI), Kiphire. He acknowledged the continuous efforts of Nature SBI Foundation in supporting communities across Kiphire district. During his address, he informed the gathering that SBI has around 13 crore inoperative accounts and requested people and organizations to check and claim their accounts if any are pending. He also urged the community to continue supporting SBI initiatives.
A session on the “Importance of Sanitation” was conducted by Medical Officer, Nature SBIF, Nagaland. He spoke on the importance of regular hand washing, proper waste management, segregation of wet and dry waste, biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste, and keeping drainage systems clean. He encouraged active community participation and urged villagers to properly utilize the sanitation materials provided. The distribution of sanitation materials was carried out by the Branch Manager, SBI Kiphire.
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Following the programme, Sanitation Drive was conducted at public places including the Public Ground, Village Council Hall, and the School premises. After the sanitation drive, a Mobile OPD (MOPD) was conducted in the village to provide medical services to the residents.
Speaking on the occasion, Longtili C Sangtam, Project Lead, Nature SBI Foundation, Nagaland, shared the January 2026 progress report. He stated that during the month, the team reached 1,124 beneficiaries, conducted 262 laboratory tests, organised 54 MOPDs, referred 11 patients to the District Hospital, conducted one specialized dental health camp, two awareness camps, and one sanitation drive across the district.
