Shija Paediatrics & Neonatology Dept inaugurated
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 29 2015 :
A dedicated Paediatrics & Neonatology Department was inaugurated on Sunday at Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI), Health City, Langol.
Dr RK Nimai, IAS (Retd.), Advisor to Government of Manipur was the chief guest at the inaugural function.
Prof P Ibomacha Singh (Retd) HOD, Department of Paediatrics, RIMS and Dr Kh Palin CMD, SHRI were the guests of Honour and the president respectively.
According to a press note, Dr S Jugindra, Medical Superintendant, SHRI gave a keynote address on behalf of the Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI) .
In his keynote address, Dr Jugindra said it has been a long cherished dream to launch a full-fledged Paediatrics & Neonatology Department at SHRI which is today being fulfilled.
Dr Taorem Yaikhomba Khuman, Consultant Paediatrician introduced the Shija Paediatrics & Neonatology Department to the gathering.
Delivering his speech at the inaugural function, Dr RK Nimai noted that every citizens of India should be benefitted with healthcare solutions with the tagline "Health for All" launched in 2000 which can be achieved by efforts of service providers like SHRI.
During his speech, Prof P Ibomacha Singh emphasized that the mortality rate of Manipur which stands at 10 can be decreased with the introduction of Shija Paediatrics & Neonatology Department.
Dr Kh Palin in his presidential speech thanked the chief guest, guests of honour, invitees and staff for their presence at the inaugural function of the Shija Paediatrics & Neonatology Department.