Dr Yaikhomba visits homes of positive children
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 30 2021:
Translating his decision of giving free treatment to both COVID-19 positive and negative children into action, Shija hospital's paediatric Dr Yaikhomba Taorem started home visit to give free treatment to children at their doorsteps from Sunday onwards.
On the first day, Dr Yaikhomba Taorem visited Khumbong in Imphal West district and gave treatment to children at their doorsteps free of cost.
After examining status of seven children on Sunday afternoon, Dr Yaikhomba Taorem told media persons that he started giving treatment to COVID-19 positive children in Khumbong area on the first day after identifying the children.
Family members of COVID-19 positive children were delighted when free treatment was given at their doorsteps, he noted, adding that most of the children who were given treatment on Sunday showed mild symptoms and they are on the path of recovering.
They were also given requisite medicines free of cost, he added.
Dr Yaikhomba Taorem further said that some nurses also volunteered for the free service he rendered to COVID-19 positive children and identification of children were done by local clubs.
On the second day, children of Heigrujam Mamang Leikai (Wahengbam Leikai) will be given treatment and identification of children had already been made, he said, adding that he will try to give free treatment to children of every locality of Konthoujam AC.