The National Health Mission Employees Association Nagaland (NEAN) has issued a strong warning of a total work stoppage if the state government fails to clear all pending salaries by 10 December. The announcement followed the Association’s General Body Meeting held on 22 November in Dimapur, where members expressed frustration over prolonged delays in payments.
Staff of NHM in Nagaland have reportedly not received salaries since September 2025, and even their August wages were released only after multiple follow-ups. For many employees, such delays have become a yearly pattern, causing severe financial strain and emotional distress. NEAN highlighted that while its workforce continues to deliver critical healthcare services across rural and urban areas, they face mounting challenges in sustaining their daily lives.
According to the Association, employees across districts, blocks, programme-management units, and service-delivery teams are struggling to manage rent, EMIs, household expenses, and essential needs. The prolonged absence of remuneration has affected not only individual employees but also their families, prompting increasing concern over how long they can continue working under such conditions.
NEAN reiterated that NHM employees play a central role in the functioning of the State’s healthcare system, handling public health management and service delivery at multiple levels. The Association stated that timely payment is the minimum support they expect for their continued commitment.
To prevent further disruptions, NEAN urged the Government and the Health Department to adopt a more reliable system. It suggested setting aside funds equivalent to two or three months of salaries whenever allocations are received from the Centre. This, they argued, would ensure smoother operations and prevent recurring delays.
The Association expressed hope that the Nagaland government would act swiftly to resolve the matter so that essential health services in Nagaland can continue without interruption.