Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, Suman Kumar Bery inaugurated the histopathology lab at Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima (NHAK), under the initiative of Investment & Development Authority Nagaland (IDAN) and the Department of Health & Family Welfare, on Tuesday, DIPR has informed.

At the inaugural program Managing Director NHAK, Dr. Sendimeren Aonok said that it was a historic moment for the state under the banner-ship of Prime Minister and CSR projects. He also said that it is the first histopathology unit that has been installed under the CSR program, which was sponsored by Numaligarh Refinery Limited.

Joint Secretary, IDAN, Reny Wilfred, IAS also said it was a monumental event for NHAK as well as for Nagaland in having the histopathology lab, which is first of its kind in Kohima. He also expressed his gratitude to everyone who has contributed to the project. Wilfred, also mentioned that a database was made of possible project all across the state with support of District administration, NGO’s department and brought in partners like ‘Doctors for you’ in helping the state with manpower, expertise, capacity building and training as part of implementation and complete process of follow up and deliverance to the common people

Histopathology involves the process of examining tissues and/or cells under a microscope to know more about the disease and the root cause behind it.