Free Echocardiography screening camp
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 30 2016:
Sky Hospital and Research Centre, Imphal, is
taking up a free Echocardiography screening camp for children
upto 18 years of age to ensure early detection of heart defect (hole
in the heart) and provide appropriate treatment.
The camp, which began today, will be held every Thursday
at the hospital until further notice.
The Hospital is organising the camp in association with the
National Health Mission Manipur District Co-ordinator under
the Rashtriya Bal Swashthya Karyakram (RBSK).
Children
under 18 years of age and in possession of RBSK card will
be provided free diagnostic at the camp, Chief Cardiologist of
Sky Hospital Dr L Shyamkishore Singh stated.
Only five card holders will be treated every Thursday at the
camp.