Jivan Hospital providing free treatment
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, June 08 2023:
Dr Yengkhoin Ashok Kumar, the managing director of Jivan Hospital Kakching, has stated that the hospital has been offering treatment free of cost to those injured in the ongoing humani-tarian crisis in the state and will continue the service.
Interacting with the media at the hospital on Thursday, Dr Ashok Kumar disclosed that the hospital staff agreed to provide free treatment to all persons injured or affected by the violence.
While Kakching and its surrounding areas remained un-affected for about a month, the hospital received several injured victims following the violence on May 28 in places like Serou, Sugnu, Napat, Tangjeng, and Ahallup.
So far, the hospital has provided free treatment to 23 individuals, most of whom suffered gunshot wounds and bomb splinters.
Tragically, one Manipur Police Commando, one BSF trooper, and two civilians could not be saved.
Some critically injured victims were referred to hospitals with specialised facilities.
Dr Ashok Kumar mentioned that the hospital staff worked tirelessly, even round the clock, during times of vio-lence nearby.
The hospital's four ambulances are equipped with oxygen cylinders and first aid facilities to transport the injured victims.
The hos-pital has been offering all ser-vices, including ambulance, tests, and treatment, free of cost and will continue doing so as long as necessary.
The hospital has incurred expenses of approximately Rs 1.97 lakh for these services.
Additionally, the hospital contributed Rs 30,000 to the relief camp at Kakching Higher Secondary School.
Moreover, in association with the Indian Medical Associa-tion (IMA) South East Ma-nipur Branch, the hospital's doctors, nurses, and support staff organised a free medical camp.
Dr Ashok Kumar highlight-ed the successful surgical re-moval of bullet slugs from one Kongkham Ranjita (45) of Serou Awang Leikai and Moirangthem Nungshitombi (29) of Sugnu Makha Leikai, using C-arm equipment.
Both patients, who suffered gun-shot wounds to their thighs and legs, have shown signifi-cant improvement and will be discharged soon.
Kongkham Ranjita expressed gratitude to the doctors, nurses, staff, and governing bodies of the hospital for their assistance.