Manipur has also become a power house of Medical Science: DS Poonia
AMAMECON 2011 commences
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 10 2011:
The 27th All Manipur Medical Conference (AMAMECON) 2011, organized by the Indian Medical Association, Manipur State Branch, commenced at the IMA House, Lamphelpat today.
The inaugural function of the conference, which will go on for two days, was graced by Chief Secretary DS Poonia, President IMA-MSB, Dr Kh Palin and Principal Secretary, Relief and Disaster Management, Suhel Akhtar as the Chief Guest, President and Guest of Honour respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, DS Poonia said that Manipur is not only considered a power house of Sports and Culture but has also become a power house of Medical Science.
The people of the state have got unique talents and as a result the state is developing in various fields.
He further said that the state government is developing various infrastructures to give the best health care facilities to its people.
The government under the leadership of Chief Minister O Ibobi has opened JNIMS to give more opportunity to the students of the state for pursuing medical science.
RIMS is not only known throughout the country but its Doctors are also respected everywhere.
He also appealed to the doctors to provide selfless service to the public, recognizing the trust and faith reposed on them.
Dr Kh Palin said that 16% of the entire population of the world is in India.
Due to lack of doctors and nurses it is difficult to provide adequate medical facilities to this huge population.