Today is the happiest day of RIMS – Dr. A Santa
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Imphal, Dec. 23:
Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla today inaugurated a newly constructed Operation Theatre for obstetrics and Gynaecologists at Regional Institution of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here in Imphal through video conferencing.
“Today is the happiest day for all of us at RIMS as we have a separate Operation Theatre (OT) for obstetrics and Gynaecologists, which is a long pending demands”, a jubilant Director, A Santa said while talking to media persons.
Earlier there were no separate OT for the obstetrics and Gynaecologists so surgery are conducted in general OT.
“Now we have separate OT for obstetrics and Gynaecologists these means that caesarean section will be much faster”, Dr. Santa said while adding that as the newly inaugurated OT is close to the labour room it will take less time for transfer of patient and besides patient on waiting list will be minimized and is perhaps a blessing for all pregnant ladies.
Talking on the occasion while inaugurating the newly open OT through video conferencing , Governor Najma Heptulla said that It should certainly be a proud moment for the Obstetricians and Gynaecologists as also for the Doctors present here today to address the issues of family healthcare, emergency obstetrics services, campaign against female foeticide and the occurrence of HIV/AIDS, among others.
“ The fraternity of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have a great responsibility in such a scenario. In this context, we should set the targets to bring pertinent health issues to the forefront, lay guidelines and influence policy makers, spread expertise and knowledge and foster partnership and unite the fraternity, assumes special importance”, Dr. HeptulLa said while appreciating the RIMS team headed by Director Dr. A Santa.
In his key note address Director A. Santa said that during this COVID-19 Pandemic – 137 COVID positive mothers delivered baby at RIMS. Among this 66 gave birth through caesarean sections.
By having extra O.T., it will be more convenient to both COVID and Non-COVID Caesarean Section. At present we have separate O.T. for COVID positive patients, he said.