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Kohima: Medical staff in Kohima are undergoing a three-day training course on pain and palliative care. Forty-seven nurses and physiotherapists joined the program at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare. Experts from AIMS Delhi and AIMS Jodhpur are leading the sessions. The training runs through June 27.
Dr. Keveduyi Theyo, Mission Director of the National Health Mission, opened the event. He pointed to the aging population and the rise of long-term diseases as reasons to improve care. He said, "The training would help develop state trainers responsible for pain, symptom, and grief management."
Staff shortages and a lack of proper facilities slowed down palliative services in the past. Nagaland previously struggled with frequent turnover among program officers. The state now hopes to change that. Current efforts focus on building better infrastructure and ensuring drug supplies. The National Programme for Palliative Care now includes community health centers and primary health clinics.
Officials approved new palliative units for four districts this year. Five more districts will get them in 2026. The state also continues to run online programs and local workshops to build expertise. Dr. Imnapokim chaired the event to help address these service gaps.
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