CM discusses about COVID-19 situation with RIMS authority
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, October 23 2020:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh had an extensive discussion about the present COVID-19 situation in the State with RIMS authority, doctors and nurses at the institute's Jubilee Hall, Lamphelpat today.
Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba, Advisor to CM (Health) Dr Sapam Ranjan, Principal Secretary (Health) Vumlunmang Vualnam, RIMS Director Prof A Santa, RIMS Medical Superintendent Prof Ch Arunkumar, doctors and representatives of nurses also took part in the discussion.
Speaking at the occasion, N Biren Singh appreciated the doctors, nurses and other paramedical staff for their relentless dedication to duty at this time of difficult situation.
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Like soldiers fight in the borders to protect the country's sovereignty, the Chief Minister said, doctors, nurses and paramedical staff are also fighting at the frontline to effectively tackle the deadly virus.
The Chief Minister said that the main purpose of his interaction with doctors and nurses was to identify the prime reason for increase in the number of casualty in the past few days.
He also sought suggestions from doctors to check this rise.
As experts are predicting that the pandemic may peak in December or January in Manipur as well, the State must be prepared for it from now, the Chief Minister maintained and asked the RIMS authority to find a way to increase the number of COVID-19 beds having ventilators.
Stating that he would soon apprise the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare about the urgent need to increase the number of COVID-19 beds in the hospital, he asked the RIMS authority to begin the process for engagement of manpower required and purchase equipment with the funds in hand.