World Humanitarian Day was observed today along with community leaders and women at the Daklane Panchayat hall on the theme “Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities”, which was graced by Kazheli Tungoe, Councilor, Kohima Municipal Council and accompanied by KMC colleague Councilor Thenuso Sekhose.

Speaking on the occasion, Kazheli Tungoe exhorted the gathering on the importance of good health seeking behavior, particularly among the women.  She said hesitancy, stigma and shame must not become hurdles to timely health seeking practices among mothers and women. The dangers of prolonged delay to timely health check-ups only results in consequences which otherwise is avoidable and manageable, she added.

She also emphasized that men attending the program is positive sign to male involvement for the health of the woman.

Earlier in the program, Vingosanuo Khatso Program officer FPAI briefed the gathering on the significance and history of World Humanitarian Day and the importance of local communities’ role in mitigation and emergency response in times of Natural Disaster and also man-made disasters and conflicts. She also informed the gathering on the works of FPAI with regard to SRH Emergency response efforts, capabilities and preparedness.

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Speaking on Cervical Cancer situation, Vingosanuo said, every 90 seconds, the world loses a woman to cervical cancer and that the 2nd leading cause of death to woman aged 15 to 44 in India is due to Cervical cancer. Which is largely preventable but for a lack of awareness on life-saving measures such as HPV vaccines and regular screenings, coupled with stigma and poverty.

Kazheli Tungoe also launched the IEC Campaign and Cervical screening program which is aimed at all the KMC Woman Councilor’s ward by the Association as part of its efforts to create series of awareness programs and services on cervical cancer prevention, screenings and address vaccine hesitancy.