CM inaugurates free children heart surgery camp
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, April 19 2023:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh today inaugurated a two-week long free children heart surgery camp and honoured the team from William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance (NCA), USA by declaring them as State guests.
The free children heart surgery camp is being organized by Sky Hospital & Research Centre Private Limited in association with William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance (NCA), USA and Manipur Heart Foundation.
Speaking as the chief guest at Classic Grande, Imphal this afternoon, the Chief Minister said 'since the team is doing so much for the State's children free of cost, we should also reciprocate and do something for them' .
N Biren Singh accorded a warm welcome to the team from the USA and said they have come all the way to the tiny State of Manipur in service to humanity.
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There is no religion greater than the service to humanity and the needy, he said further acknowledging and lauding the team for their service.
N Biren Singh also lauded the Chairman & Chief Cardiologist of Sky Hospital & Research Centre Pvt Ltd Dr L Shyamkishore Singh for all his efforts and said he has done a lot for the poor through the Chief Minister GI Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) scheme and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) .
The Chief Minister also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in the health sector.
N Biren Singh said that being a doctor is a profession where one cannot say sorry.
Doctors are next to God, he said, adding that their treatments save lives while even a small error on their part could cost lives.
Urging everyone to imbibe the mindset of helping the needy and the poor, the Chief Minister highlighted that all of his Government's schemes focus on providing service to the poor, old and weaker section.
Health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh also attended the programme.
He thanked the team from the USA, saying the State has been trying to detect prenatal cardiac problems.
"We are glad that such a big team from the USA is in the State to provide their service," he added.
The inaugural function was also attended by Senior Pediatric Surgeon of William Novick Global Cardiac Alliance (NCA), USA Dr Vitaly and Additional Chief Secretary Vumlunmang among others.