Nagaland focuses on family planning on World Population Day

July 12, 2022 59 Views No Comment

World Population Stabilisation Fortnight launched

Dimapur, July 12 (MExN): In several districts of Nagaland state, World Population Stabilisation Fortnight was launched on Monday along with the celebration of World Population Day under the theme ‘Adopt family planning measures and write a new chapter of progress.’

While World Population Day is an annual event that is observed on July 11 to raise awareness of global population issues, the Stabilisation Fortnight from July 11 to 24 is aimed at creating awareness about the various means and aspects of family planning.

Mokokchung: At the IMDH Mokokchung, a press release informed that services like Tubectomy/IUCD insertions would be provided free of cost during the fortnight.

Tubectomy / IUCD will be carried out at District Hospital Mokokchung and IUCD Insertions will be done at the Primary health Centres and Community Health Centres, the release informed.

Longleng: Addressing the event in Longleng, Deputy Commissioner Dharam Raj observed that population growth can have negative impact in the progress of a state or a nation with limited land and resources.

As a representative of the government, the DC maintained that he understands that government has limited resources particularly in Nagaland which is an agriculture based society with limited land and resources. It becomes difficult for the government to provide infrastructure and other facilities to the people when more villages and wards are created, he said, while urging the gathering to adopt family planning measures to control population growth, a DIPR report stated.

Maintaining that controlling population growth would be beneficial for the nation, he said that it was the responsibility of citizens ‘to realise the problems faced by the government and contribute towards nation building by adhering to the policies and programmes of the Government,’ the report stated.

Dr Ademla Tinu, SMO (Obst & Gynae) DH Longleng, highlighted the importance of family planning as well as temporary and permanent family planning services provided at the District Hospital Longleng.

Wokha: Chief Medical Officer of Wokha, Dr Tumchobeni meanwhile encouraged the attendees to create more awareness and put more effort in family planning activities during the event in Wokha.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr Zuben Kikon, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, explained the purpose of observing the day and said depletion of resources necessitated the need to control population. He stressed on family planning as a human right and urged the health workers to emphasise on gender equality during health talks. A short video clip of family activities carried out in the district was presented during the programme.

EAC Wokha I Yentinoungbou encouraged the attendees to focus on sustainable population and informed the health workers to identify beneficiaries to make the World Population Stabilization Fortnight successful.

Programme officers, Likya Eloe Ekhung Chairperson, Church leaders from Wokha Town Baptist Church, Indian Social Responsibility Network district coordinator, urban ASHAs and medical staff attended the programme.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/nagaland-focuses-on-family-planning-on-world-population-day