The Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) in collaboration with Medanta – The Medicity conducted a free medical camp for government officers and employees on June 25 at the IDAN Office, Capital Convention Centre, Kohima.

The event was formally inaugurated by the Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Sharingain Longkumer as the chief guest.

In his speech, Speaker Longkumer acknowledged the doctors, nurses, and volunteers from Medanta hospital and officials of IDAN for their efforts in organising the free medical camp.  He highlighted how the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), is providing accessible, affordable, top quality healthcare facilities to all the citizens of Nagaland. He thanked the officers and employees of the state government for their contributions in shaping the health insurance scheme.

He shared his personal testimony highlighting the practical benefits of CMHIS, including a cashless and charge-free experience at a reputed healthcare centre.

Referencing the chairman and managing director of Medanta Hospital, Dr. Naresh Trehan and reiterated the hospital’s mission to deliver world class medical expertise, cutting-edge technology and comprehensive healthcare services to the North- East region.

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Addressing broader challenges, Longkumer highlighted the severe healthcare limitations in Nagaland, particularly the lack of specialized care, and stressed the critical need for preventive measures to reduce the cancer burden in the state and to spread awareness about cancer. He praised Nagaland’s admirable human resource index and the enthusiasm of its young population, advocating for health to be prioritized with increased investment.

Earlier in the program, a welcome speech was delivered by Under Secretary IDAN I Changsang which was followed by context setting by Medanta Group vice president, Tarun Majumdar, who highlighted the camp’s objectives. He stated that this partnership between Medanta Hospital and IDAN was aimed in making healthcare facilities more accessible to Nagaland and in reinforcing a commitment to improving public health in the North East region. He also noted that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) is in place with the Government of Nagaland and Medanta for providing the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme.

A team of specialists and doctors from Medanta Group of Hospitals Gurugram was available for private consultations, featuring an oncologist, cardiologist, and general practitioners. The camp also offered various health screenings, including blood pressure monitoring, random blood sugar testing, ECG (based on doctor’s recommendation), Bone Mineral Density test, and Pulmonary Function Test.