Hope Health Care and Diagnostic Lab, launched by Finding Hope, India in partnership with Finding Hope Global, was officially inaugurated by Mhathung Yanthan, MLA and Advisor to the Department of Agriculture, at the Multipurpose Educational Centre in Naga United Village, Chümoukedima on February 22.
The new Health Care Diagnostic Lab, a collaboration between Finding Hope India and Finding Hope Global, aims to serve the underserved and marginalized communities by offering up to a 60% discount on diagnostic tests.
In his address, Advisor Mhathung Yanthan expressed his gratitude to Finding Hope Global and Yanren Kikon for bringing such a meaningful initiative to Nagaland. He marked the event as the beginning of a new era of service, healing, and transformation. He also highlighted the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme and the Ayushman Health Scheme as vital components of the state’s efforts to improve healthcare.
Yanren Kikon, Director of Finding Hope, India, shared the inspiration behind the initiative. He recalled waiting anxiously for his wife’s treatment in a hospital and how it fuelled his desire to create a facility that would offer hope to others in similar situations. The lab, he hopes, will be a place of healing and transformation for the community.
Dr Nathan Merril of Finding Hope Global also spoke about his inspiration for the initiative, which began with his wife’s desire to create a home for orphans and abandoned children. Officially launched in the USA in 2016, the organization has since expanded to Romania, Brazil and now India.
Rev Dr Ruokuovillie Sachu, who also led the program, delivered the vote of thanks. The event concluded with a benediction by Kuhusheyi Chotso, Pastor of Naga United Village Baptist Church.
The programme began with an opening prayer by Yanbemo Ovung, Associate Pastor of LBCD, followed by a welcome address by Abalu Kikon. A special performance was given by Thunglamo Ngullie, and the closing prayer was offered by Pastor Kuhusheyi Chotso. Morung Express