Health Minister distributes portable ventilators
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 11 2020:
Health and Family Welfare Minister L Jayantakumar Singh today distributed portable ventilators for five District Hospitals of the State as a measure to fight against COVID-19.Speaking at the occasion held at the conference hall of the Health Minister at the South Block of Old Secretariat Imphal, L Jayantakumar Singh said that ventilators had already been distributed to almost all District Hospitals earlier.
Ventilators were handed over to CMOs (Chief Medical Officers) of five districts namely Pherzawl, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kamjong and Noney today.
The Minister said that these portable ventilators have multipurpose uses.
These can be used in ambulance, hospitals and even at homes whenever necessary.
During this juncture, procuring such life-supporting medical equipment is very much needed, said the Minister and added that the Health Department is also planning to procure more such equipment.
Director, Health Services, Manipur Dr K Rajo Singh and other health officials were also present at the occasion.