Kohima: The College of Nursing at the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research teamed up with Government Higher Secondary School in Singrijan to host a health programme for students in classes VI through XII. The June 9 event provided physical examinations and health screenings to 315 students, emphasizing the importance of preventive care during adolescence.
A faculty-led nursing team conducted the assessments, which included practical health education on topics like menstrual hygiene and sex education. The sessions also covered the medical benefits of the Human Papillomavirus vaccination. Resource persons focused on encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and early access to professional medical care.
These efforts followed a June 2 visit from the Dimapur Chief Medical Officer's office, where Dr. Katila Longchar led an awareness campaign for students and parents regarding cervical cancer prevention. This groundwork paved the way for a vaccination drive held on June 15.
The school reported that 33 girls aged 14 to 15 voluntarily received the HPV vaccine with parental consent. The vaccination was carried out by a healthcare team from the Singrijan Primary Health Centre Cold Chain Point. School officials praised the various medical teams for their commitment to "safeguarding the health of students through preventive healthcare initiatives."
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