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Imphal, Dec 4:
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today inaugurated the Wangkhei Eye Hospital, Wangkhei Andro Parking, Imphal East.
Addressing the function as the Chief Guest, the Chief Minister explained the need for infrastructure and man-power and said we saw this during the recent COVID Pandemic. We managed to overcome the pandemic collectively and unitedly, he added.
Acknowledging the importance of infrastructure and man-power, the government is encouraging both private, government and PPP models, and taking up developmentof infrastructure through government as well as PPP model, N. Biren Singh said, further highlighting institutes like the Churachandpur Medical College, private medical college under Shija and increment of MBBS seats at JNIMS.
We are also developing infrastructure, he said, adding that completion of the ongoing construction of Cancer hospital at JNIMS was targeted by December, however due to the rains it may be opened by February. OPD has already been started there, he added.
The Chief Minister also highlighted other infrastructure developments and said Oxygen plants and ICU beds have been installed at all districts, 24×7 solar power supplied at three districts (hospitals) in Churachandpur, Chandel and Tamenglong.
Stating that health is everything, the Chief Minister stressedthat the Chief Minister’s Health for All was implemented and launched so that regular health check up could be taken to the people at their homes.
Heelaborated that the benefit of the scheme is that now we can identify ailments at an early stage before it becomes chronic. We should always remember that prevention is better cure, he added.
The Chief Minister further said that improvement of healthcare doesn’t mean improving only hospitals, but strengthening man-power and improving infrastructures are also part of improving healthcare.
Eye-care is also very important, he said and further lauded private individuals who come out for the service of the people.
To the people of the State, the Chief Minister said that we can reach the top of any field if we are united and cooperative. We have the talents, killing instinct, potential and calibre to reach the very top, he added.
Determination and conviction bring success in any field and we cannot reach our goal without struggle, he said. Today, Manipur is also moving forward with the blessings of the people, he added.
The CM further wished the hospital a bright future and assured all possible assistance.
The Hospital has been empaneled for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Manipur Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang services.
The inaugural function was also attended by Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Minister Health & Family Welfare and IPR Dr. Sapam Ranjan Sing, MLA Wangkhei 15-AC Thangjam Arunkumar, Founder, Medical Director, President and Trustee of Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati Dr. Harsha Bhattacharjee and Wangkhei Eye Hospital Director, Dr. Sarungbam Bobby among others.
