LIKABALI : Lower Siang District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr Nyage Geyi has superannuated from government service after a distinguished career spanning several decades in the Arunachal Pradesh Health Department.

A native of Karbak Geyi Moku village in West Siang district, Dr Geyi received his early education at Ramakrishna Mission School Aalo and Sainik School Goalpara before earning his MBBS degree from Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior.

During his career, he served in various capacities, including General Medical Officer, District Leprosy Officer, District Malaria Officer, District Reproductive and Child Health Officer, and District Medical Officer in East Kameng, Upper Subansiri, West Siang and Lower Siang districts. He also served as Deputy Director of Health Services (S&T) at the Directorate of Health Services in Naharlagun.

Beyond his professional responsibilities, Dr Geyi was actively associated with several social organisations. He served as president of KAWA, contributed to the drafting and amendment of its bye-laws and compilation of its genealogy, and also held leadership positions in the All Arunachal Pradesh Doctors Association and the Galo Welfare Society.

In recognition of his service, Dr Geyi received several honours, including commendation certificates from the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and the deputy commissioners of East Siang and Lohit districts, besides the Rashtriya Gaurav Award, Best Citizen of India Award and International Goal Achievers Award.

Following his retirement, Dr Emo Basar has taken charge as the new District Medical Officer of Lower Siang. (DIPR)