IT News
Imphal, July 26,
With the approval of opening DM (Super Specialty) Course in Nephrology by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) now sees hope for starting Kidney Transplantation Programme in the near future.
“Two seats have been approved for undergoing DM Super Specialty Course in Nephrology in RIMS from this year and after 3 years RIMS may start Kidney transplantation programme”, a Jubilant, Director of the Institute, Dr. A Shanta, announced to media persons at the RIMS campus today.
Explaining on how the RIMS could start Kidney Transplantation Programme, Director, RIMS, Dr A Shanta said that after completing the Super Specialty Course in Nephrology from RIMS, it is mandatory of them to work at RIMS for one year. RIMS will have two Super Specialty MD in Nephrology after 3 year and in the subsequent years too same number of doctors will be available. With close coordination between Urology department and the nephrology department RIMS can start Kidney Transplantation Programme after 3 years, a proud Dr. Shanta announced. He lauded the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for approving the opening of the Super Specialty Course in Nephrology at RIMS and fulfilling the dream of starting Kidney transplantation programme.
The programme will benefit all sections of people as there is a scheme called Pradhan Mantra National Dialyses Scheme (PMNDS) which will help common people living below poverty line.
Dr. Shanta further said that RIMS, Imphal shall be in the Map of India where brightest young Doctors can pursue DM in Nephrology that will benefit to all patients suffering from Kidney Diseases in Manipur and other North East States and neighbouring country.
