Imphal, May 26: State government is all set to establish a cancer hospital as well a separate mental hospital shortly. This was stated by Health Minister L Jyantakumar during the inaugural session of the one day advocacy workshop cum discussion between media fraternity and th staffs and officials of the state Health mission under the theme ‘learning together for a sustainable goal.
The health Minister, who attended as the Chief Guest in the inuagural session further said that the state government had submitted proposal for setting up of the two hospital to the central authority and have already get green signal for establishing.
Jayantakumar further stated that right to life is one of the most important rights which we must protect and safe guard. He appealed the media fraternities to bridge up a cordial relationship with the government and also to suggest the government whenever necessary.
The programme was attended by PK Singh Commissioner Health as president and Dr. K. Lokendro Singh graced the occasion as guest of honour. Head of state health and medical department, Medical experts, editors, reporters were present on the occasion.