L Dikho inaugurates Truenat Testing Centre at Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, June 30 2020:
PHE, Printing & Stationery Minister L Dikho inaugurated the Truenat Testing Centre installed at District Tuberculosis Centre Kamphasom, Ukhrul today, in presence of MLA Khashim Vashum, Addl Chief Secretary MH Khan, UADC Chairman Dr Yaronsho Ngalung, DC Ukhrul Joseph Pauline Kamson, TNL President Hopingson A Shimray and CMO, Ukhrul.
During the function, L Dikho who is also the Minister in charge for COVID-19 of Ukhrul and Kamjong district expressed how he conceived the idea to purchase the Truenat machine for the benefit of the people.
The two channel Truenat machine will bring relieve to the anxious people as COVID-19 testing can now be done in the district.
The Minister assured to arrange another Truenat machine for Ukhrul district and 200 testing kits from his pocket.
Ukhrul recorded the highest number of returnees among the hill districts of Manipur.
Truenat machine was first procured for Senapati, Ukhrul and Jiribam, though the machine for Jiribam was later moved to Tamenglong district on necessity demand.
Meanwhile, MLA Khashim lauded the Tangkhul CSOs for the institution of separate Tangkhul Co-ordination Forum Committee on COVID-19, which counter checks and also takes equal responsibility in fighting the pandemic within TNL jurisdiction.
The relentless support and co-operation from churches, villages, etc has helped the District Administration and health workers to function effectively.
The MLA also appealed not to stigmatize any returnee(s) .
The Addl chief Secretary MH Khan, who is a Nodal Officer of Covid-19 for Ukhrul district informed that a meeting is held daily at Chief Secretary office for reviewing and monitoring the situation to control covid-19 .
The CMO of Ukhrul Dr Kapangring apprised the present situation of the district and sought immediate intervention.
He also urged the Minister for immediate posting of one microbiologist doctor to lead the team.