'Biggest' free heart surgery camp likely in April
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13 2023:
William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance, USA, Manipur Heart Foundation and Sky Hospital and Research Centre Pvt Ltd, Imphal are set to organise reportedly the biggest free children's heart surgery camp in North East India at Sky Hospital, RIMS Road, Lalambung Makhong from April 16 to 30.This was stated by Dr L Shyamkishore, chief cardiologist and chairman, Sky Hospital and Research Centre Pvt Ltd, Imphal during a press conference held at the hospital today.
Dr William Novick, renowned pediatric cardiac surgeon, CEO and Founder of William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance, USA, who is slated to play, a vital role during the camp was also present at the press conference via a Zoom call.
Dr William Novick has reportedly conducted free heart surgeries on 9965 children across 36 countries.
It may be noted that a team of 14 people led by Dr William Novick will visit the camp.
Speaking to media persons, Dr L Shyamkishore said that registration for the camp will commence from January 16 and urged interested persons to visit Sky Hospital to begin their registration process.
He stated that during the camp the registered children will undergo a free echocardiography test and the whole process will be recorded.
The video recording will then be sent to the USA by the visiting USA team.
After receiving the necessary approval, the candidate will be added to the list of children eligible for heart surgery, Dr L Shyamkishore shared.
The chief cardiologist added that first priority will be given to patients from BPL families and then to those patients who need surgery urgently.
He appealed to people from various comers of the State as well as people from neighbouring states to participate and take advantage of the free children's heart surgery camp.