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Kohima, June 2 (EMN): Construction of the bio-safety level-2 laboratory at Christian Institute of Health and Sciences and Research, Dimapur is likely to be completed before June 10, according to Health Secretary Kesonyü Yhome.
‘However, it is difficult to say as to when the lab will be commissioned because of the protocols, which are out of our hands. Once the construction is finished, a document will be sent to ICMR for approval following which the council will supply the laboratory with reagents to be functional,’ he said.
Yhome said that the CIHSR has a ‘sound team’ already.
On being asked when construction works for the BSL-2 lab in Tuensang will begin, he answered that ‘it will take time’.
A new team of construction workers from the same firm might have to come as the current team has been working for more than 40 days under pressure and needs rest, said the official.
‘The issue is that they will be brought from Hyderabad and other cities. Further, the materials and transportation to Tuensang itself is a big task for us,’ he added.
Further, Principal Director for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Vizolie Z Suokhrie informed that they are looking for lab technicians and experts for the lab in Tuensang.