Kohima, December 22 (MExN): The Directorate of Health & Family Welfare celebrated advance Christmas on December 20 at the Directorate in Kohima.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. L. Watikala, Principal Director, H&FW in her Christmas greetings said that God sent his son Jesus to this world with a purpose - “to save mankind.” She reminded the department that every individual was born in this world with a purpose and responsibility. She asked the gathering how far one realize that very purpose and urged the officers and staff to be more sincere in their duties.
Dr. Rose Chakhesang in his Christmas message urged “to let Jesus be born in our hearts during this Christmas regardless of positions and status and let Jesus be the centre of our lives every day.”
The programme was chaired by Dr. Bendangla, Joint Director, RCH, scripture reading and invocation was done by CH Henia, Joint Director, Nursing. Christmas special numbers were presented by officers and staff of NHM and Benthungo Humtsoe, NSACS respectively. Benediction was made by Dr. Sao Tunyi
This was stated in a press release issued by IEC Bureau, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima.
