10th Annual meet of MANIPEDICON held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 22, 2013:
The 10th Annual Conference of MANIPEDICON was hosted by Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Manipur State Branch at IMA Hall, Lamphelpat here today with Th Lokeshwar Singh, Speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly and Prof L Ranbir Singh, president of IAP, Manipur State Branch attending as Chief Guest and Functional President respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Th Lokeshwar stated that various awareness programmes and discussion on human right have been held regularly in the State but very less on such discussion on issues related to the health sector has been seen.
So, there is need for active participation of NGOs and civil society organizations in curbing health care cases in the State.
He further noted that the rate of pollution in the State has risen to an alarming state thereby posing threat to public health and added that huge quantity of pollutants emanated from industries, roads and garbage should be checked and reduced.
Along with releasing a souvenir, the IAP, Manipur State Branch also feted Prof Ksh Chourjit Singh for his valuable contribution in the field of child care and welfare with a cash reward along with a memento.
Prof L Ranbir Singh, who has received the Purbanchal Sishu Vishesshangna Shiromani Award presented during the 20th East Zone Pedicon 2013 Tezpur, was also honoured with shawl and memento.