Maternity Ward inaugurated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 03 2014 :
Kwairakpam Krishnagopal Memorial Maternity Ward at Primary Health Centre, Ningthoukhong, was jointly inaugurated today by Phungzathang Tousing, Minister, Health/Family Welfare, CADA and CAD; Govindas Konthoujam, Commerce and Industries, Sericulture, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry.
Other dignitaries present during the inaugural functions were Jason A Shimray, DC, Bishnupur; N Herojit, SP Bishnupur; Dr A Bijoy Singh, Director, Health Services; Dr Ng Hemanta Kumar, Chief Medical Officer.
Honouring his late grandfather Khwairakpam Krishna during the presidential speech, Govindas Konthoujam said that donation from K Brojendro Trust and the public played an important role for the completion of the maternity ward.
He also said that the initiative was not for a better political approach but rather for the well being and development of general public.
Chief guest, Phunzathang Tousing said that Manipur stood second place in all India low infant-mortality rate.
He further urged the gathering to avail all the health care facilities the ward has to offer and support in all its development initiatives.