The State of New Mexico, USA, has declared July 19, 2021 as “Dr Jonathan Iralu Day” throughout the state for the invaluable service of Nagaland-born physician in fighting Covid-19.
Dr Jonathan Vilasier Iralu is the grandson of Dr Sevilie Iralu and son of Dr Vichazelhu Iralu from Khonoma village. He attended Yale University and Harvard Medical School and has a specialty in Infectious Diseases. Dr Iralu has been serving at Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico since 1994.
Dr Jonathan Iralu “established a drive-thru COVID testing operation weeks before the first confirmed COVID-19 case in New Mexico,” according to the proclamation signed by the Governor of the State of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham. It also stated that Iralu has been proactive since the outset of the pandemic in taking measures to protect the people of New Mexico.
As the pandemic progressed, it further said, “he demonstrated exemplary service and leadership by delivering timely, high-quality COVID-19 patient care to members of New Mexico’s Tribes, Nations and Pueblos and he has been an invaluable advocate for his community and has provided a great service to the Medical Advisory Team and the State.”
(Inputs from Morung Express)