Nupi Yaipha Lup (NYL) felicitates first State Oncologist
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 27 2013 :
Dr Bikramjit Singh, the first Medical Oncologist from Manipur, was felicitated during a reception function hosted by Nupi Yaipha Lup (NYL), Singjamei Thongam Leikai in his honour at the office of New Age Club, Singjamei here today.
Speaking at the function, Bikramjit thanked the organizers and said that highest number of cancer patients is found in North Eastern India including Manipur while Yunnan province in China has the highest number of Cancer patients in the entire world.
However, no one knows why the people of Manipur and other North East India are more vulnerable to Cancer.
Dr Bikramjit announced that he would provide free cancer treatment to poor and needy patients in Manipur and would provide follow up treatment for Cancer patients who had undergone prior treatment.
On the occasion, local elders, members of NYL wished Dr Bikramjit to serve the people especially Cancer patients by providing due care, and presented a shawl and a garlanded him.