CM opens Wangkhei Eye Hospital : Key role of infrastructure noted
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, December 04 2022: Chief Minister N Biren Singh today inaugurated Wangkhei Eye Hospital, Wangkhei Andro Parking, Imphal East.

Addressing the function as the chief guest, the Chief Minister explained the need for infrastructure and manpower and said, "We saw this during the recent Covid pandemic.

We managed to overcome the pandemic collectively and unitedly" .

Acknowledging the importance of infrastructure and manpower, the Chief Minister said that the Government has been encouraging both private, Government and PPP models, and developing infrastructure through Government as well as PPP model and highlighted institutes like Churachandpur Medical College, private medical college under SHRI and increase of MBBS seats at JNIMS.

CM opens Wangkhei Eye Hospital

"We are also developing infrastructure.

The ongoing construction of Cancer Hospital at JNIMS was targeted for completion by December, however due to the rains it may be opened by February.

OPD has already been started there", he added.

The Chief Minister also highlighted other infrastructure developments and said Oxygen plants and ICU beds have been installed in all districts, 24x7 solar power supplied at three district hospitals of Churachandpur, Chandel and Tamenglong.

Stating that health is everything, Biren stressed that the Chief Minister's Health for All was launched so that regular health check up could be delivered to the people at their homes.

He further elaborated the benefits of the scheme claiming, "Now we can identify ailments at an early stage before it becomes chronic.

We should always remember that prevention is better than cure" .

The Chief Minister further said that improvement of healthcare doesn't mean improving only hospitals, but strengthening manpower and improving infrastructure are also part of improving healthcare.

Eye-care is also very important, he said and further lauded private individuals working in the field.

The Chief Minister said, "We can reach the top of any field if we are united and cooperative.

We have the talents, instinct, potential and calibre to reach the very top" .

"Determination and conviction bring success in any field and we cannot reach our goal without struggle," he said.

Today, Manipur is also moving forward with the blessings of the people, he added.

Biren also wished the hospital a bright future and assured all possible assistance.

The hospital has been empanelled for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) .

The inaugural function was also attended by Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh, Wangkhei AC MLA Thangjam Arunkumar, Founder, Medical Director, president and trustee of Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya, Guwahati Dr Harsha Bhattacharjee and Wangkhei Eye Hospital Director Dr Sarungbam Bobby, among others.