The Zunheboto District Legal Services Authority (ZDLSA), in collaboration with Hezukhu Memorial District Hospital, Zunheboto, organised a Medical Camp for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) at the Town Hall, Zunheboto, on September 11.

The camp was aimed at screening and identifying persons with disabilities, providing medical assessment by qualified medical professionals, and facilitating the issuance of disability certificates to eligible persons. The programme also provided information and guidance on the rights, entitlements and welfare schemes available to persons with disabilities, along with legal awareness and assistance in accessing free legal services and government benefits.

The programme was chaired by Retainer Lawyer, ZDLSA, Easter H. Yepthomi, and began with an invocation by Chaplain, District Hospital, Zunheboto, Kivika Yeptho.

Delivering the keynote address, District & Sessions Judge, Zunheboto and Chairman, ZDLSA, Atoka Achumi (NJS) highlighted the importance of ensuring access to justice, healthcare and welfare benefits for persons with disabilities. He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts among legal, medical and administrative institutions to ensure that eligible persons receive the support and entitlements available to them.

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A short speech was also delivered by Medical Superintendent, District Hospital, Zunheboto, Keholi Chishi, who highlighted the importance of medical assessment and timely access to healthcare services for persons with disabilities.

The camp further extended guidance and facilitation to persons requiring additional medical or legal assistance. Eligible persons were encouraged to attend with their family members or caregivers and avail themselves of the medical, legal and welfare-related services provided at the camp.

The programme concluded with the closing remarks delivered by Judicial Magistrate First Class and Secretary, ZDLSA, Vesutolu Therie (NJS).