Correspondent
KOHIMA, November 30, 2019: 33rd North East Orthopaedic Surgeons' Conference which started Friday culminated Saturday at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima, under the theme "Trauma in Orthopaedics". It was organised by the Nagaland Orthopaedic under the ages of the North East Region Orthopaedic Surgeons' Association (NEROSA).
NEOSCON which started in 1986 is the mother of all gatherings of NE Orthopods which is organised by the various State-wise Orthopaedics societies of the eight NE States on rational basis under the aegis of NEROSA. This is the conference where all NEOSCON members look forward to in order to refresh and update one's knowledge and rekindle the close ties that the states share with each other. It is the third NEOSCON held in Kohima so far.
Advisor, Urban Development and Municipalities Affairs, GoN, Dr Neikiesalie Kire in his inaugural address shared his experiences. He encouraged the young doctors to get to know one another and share knowledge and experiences.
Kire mentioned that punctuality is something that he always insisted upon and follow in his daily life. A medical professional’s punctuality is a must and should be strictly followed. He urged the doctors to take extra step sometimes for the patients’ sake because the sacrifices, kindness and responsibility towards the patients will never go unrewarded, he added.
Principal Director, Health & Family Welfare, GoN, Dr Vikeyie Losu, speaking as guest of honour, stated that way back during his days there was limited medicine & facility but now things have change and the medicine has taken a leap to relieve pain and suffering of humanity. He also pointed out that the health planners are taking an active part in identifying the health needs of the society, suggesting the preventive steps and preparing to provide optimum care.
The programme highlights included, welcome address by organizing chairman, Dr Neikhrielie Khimiao; NEROSA Presidential address was delivered by Dr II Singh; NEROSA Secretary Report presented by Dr Chinmoy Das; Song presentation by School of Nursing, Kohima, while Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Gwalozu Thong. Earlier, Souvenir was released by Dr Neikiesalie Kire. Altogether 116 delegates attended the two-day conference.