KOHIMA — Minister of Health and Family Welfare, P Paiwang Konyak, on Thursday flagged-off the mobile medical unit (MMU) for Zunheboto district at the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare in Kohima. The MMU was supported by TATA AIG General Insurance Company Ltd. under its Social Corporate Responsibility (Healthcare Scheme), Speaking at the launch programme, Konyak said that it is not just a vehicle but a beacon of hope for communities who have long awaited essential healthcare services. He added that Government of India, through the National Health Mission, is providing human resource, vehicle for transporting drug and diagnostic and funds for the mobility support. He expressed hope that the mobile units would alleviate the need for long and arduous journeys to the nearest hospital, reducing delays in treatment and preventing the escalation of minor health issues into major medical concerns. He added that it would serve as a step forward in reducing disparities in healthcare access as well as serve the population with dignity, focusing on preventive healthcare as much as curative solutions. He informed that the programme for Nagaland was started in December 2007, where 11 mobile medical units were launched in 11 districts and are fully functional...