Governor underscores need to expand health services to rural areas
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 09 2023:
Governor Anusuiya Uikey has stated that health services should be expanded so that it can easily reach the rural population in the State.
The Governor was speaking at the 39th All Manipur Medical Conference (AMAMECON), 2023 opened today at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Hall at Lamphelpat.
The two days conference is being organised by IMA, Manipur State Branch.
Speaking as chief guest, the Governor said there is also a need to develop health infrastructure.
The work being done by doctors and medical workers in the State is commendable.
Doctors are providing health services, especially to those who cannot afford more expensive private hospitals, Anusuiya Uikey said.
She said, Government alone cannot do the entire work of healthcare.
Keeping in view the demand for healthcare services, volunteers and NGOs should be motivated to establish hospitals and other healthcare centres.
Appreciating the efforts of IMA, Anusuiya Uikey said, the association is carrying out activities to raise health awareness.
The association contributes to the implementation of national health programs such as vaccination, NCDs etc.
The association is an important forum for doctors in the public and private sectors to exchange ideas, expertise and protect their rights and promote their well-being, she said.
The Governor appealed to the association to organize as many free health camps as possible in remote areas of the State where availability of medical facilities is less.
Referring to the theme of the conference, "Psycho-Social Stability: Need of the Hour", the Governor said, 'psycho-social' can also mean the influence of social factors on a person's mind or behaviour.
Psycho-social health focuses on four aspects of life: mental, emotional, social and spiritual.
Stressing the need to motivate children, the Governor said, parents should never try to pressurize their children as it may lead to serious health issues like mental problem.
Emphasizing the need to reach out to the internally displaced people in the relief camps in different districts of the State, the Governor stated that around 60,000 people of Manipur have been affected by the incidents that broke out since May 3 and they have been taking shelter in relief camps with a feeling of uncertainty and various types of mental stress.
Therefore, doctors should reach out to their needs and help them, the Governor said and urged all stakeholders to contribute in the restoration of peace and harmony in the State.