National Plastic Surgery Day at RIMS, Imphal

16 July 2019

National Plastic Surgery Day at RIMS, Imphal on 15th July 2019

National Plastic Surgery day was observed at the department of Plastic Surgery, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal on 15th July 2019. The theme of the program was “Restore life after Burns”.

Burn injury is one of the worst forms of injuries a man can sustain. The treatment is expensive, takes a long time to heal and leaves the victim with severe forms of deformities. Most victims and their families are shattered by the Burn.

The department in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Imphal annually conducts this program “Restore life after burns” to help victims with post burn deformity by helping them in their corrective surgery financially.

This year, that is the 6th edition of the programme, eight patients belonging to the economically backward group will be benefitted.

National Plastic Surgery Day at RIMS, Imphal on 15th July 2019

Chief Guest of the function Prof. A Shanta Singh, Director RIMS, Imphal released a leaflet on Burn awareness for public education. He lauded the work done by the Department and the Rotarians.

Prof. Ch Arunkumar Singh, Medical Superintendent of RIMS Hospital was the guest of honour of the program. President of Rotary Club of Imphal, Rtn. W Rabichandra Singh Presided over the function attended by many Rotarians, Doctors, Nurses, burn victims and their relatives.

Prof. Nepram Sanjib Singh, HOD Plastic Surgery in his Keynote address spoke on the need of spreading awareness of Plastic Surgery. People falsely believe that plastic surgery is for beautifying someone but it comprises of a wide range of ailments and conditions like congenital deformities, Cancer reconstruction, Hand and Faciomaxillary trauma, Burns, Microsurgery, cosmetic surgery etc.

He thanked Rotary club of Imphal for their help. The Function ended with vote of thanks from Dr. Ak Ibohal Singh, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery.

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