District Hospital Dimapur set to replace outdated morgue

Published on Apr 7, 2025

Left to right: The old morgue and the new facility set to be operational soon at District Hospital Dimapur.
DIMAPUR — After years of operating under deplorable conditions, the morgue at District Hospital Dimapur is finally set to be replaced.
According to district health officials, the new morgue at the hospital is expected to be inaugurated within the next few months.
Although the construction of the morgue building was completed in 2024, the necessary equipment arrived only this year, in 2025, and has now been installed.
The new morgue comprises six rooms, including a refrigerated cold storage unit with a capacity of six chambers to preserve dead bodies, and the building will house rooms for the medical officer and police personnel to facilitate documentation, along with a designated waiting area for the families of the deceased.
It was further informed that power supply to the morgue is currently being arranged through District Hospital Dimapur, and 24x7 water connection has also been provided; however, anticipating water shortages during the dry season, the authorities have recommended the provision of a dedicated borewell for the mortuary to ensure uninterrupted water supply.