Nagaland Govt sanctions ₹ 21.60 Crore to health department to combat COVID-19

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio announced that the government of Nagaland has sanctioned INR 21.60 crore to the Health department, to combat the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which has claimed 27 lives in India so far.

“To strengthen the capacity of the Health department in responding to the threat of Covid-19, the government of Nagaland has sanctioned INR 21.60 cr. to extend logistical support to quarantine centres and hospitals for better management and efficiency,” he tweeted on Sunday evening.

The chief minister also requested the department concerned to ensure the safety of all health workers with the necessary equipments, as well as to facilitate the required equipment and work stations at the earliest.

“I have urged the Health department to leave no stone unturned to have the required facilities put in place at the earliest and also ensure that our doctors and health workers are provided with all necessary safety equipments to help them work with confidence,” he wrote.

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