Itanagar, Nov 26: A team from the World Health Organization (WHO), led by Dr Roderico H Ofrin, the WHO Representative to India, undertook a four-day tour of Arunachal Pradesh to explore strategies for enhancing health services in remote regions.
Dr Ofrin met with Marge Sora, Mission Director of the National Health Mission, to discuss potential WHO support for improving healthcare delivery in the state.
As part of the visit, the team travelled to Yachuli and Ziro. At the Primary Health Centre in Yachuli, which serves 21 villages in the Lower Subansiri district, Dr Ofrin interacted with the health workforce, led by Medical Officer Dr Tana Tath.
At Ziro, Medical Superintendent of Gyati Takka District Hospital Dr Koj Jarbo briefed the team on efforts to enhance service quality through the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS).
In Itanagar, Dr Ofrin engaged with ASHAs and health workers at the Urban Primary Health Centre, Itafort to discuss tuberculosis care's challenges and achievements. The team also visited TRIHMS and participated in an interactive meeting facilitated by the Dean and CMS.
The visit was coordinated by Dr Nidhi Sumnyan, WHO NTEP Consultant for Arunachal Pradesh, with support from Papum Pare District TB Officer Dr PD Thongchi, and Lower Subansiri District TB Officer Dr Hage Nibo. (DIPR)