RIMS clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 14 2014 :
Referring to the news report carried by this paper in the May 14 edition under the headline 'Tobacco related cancers account for the highest figure,' RIMS authority has clarified that the head of department of Pathology had never made over the alleged report to any reporter.
"The report says that it is based on the annual report published in 2013.It is regretted since the report for the year has not been published at all.
The latest report available is for the year 2011," a statement issued by RIMS Media Adviser said.
"There are lots of discrepancies between the official data and the published data claiming to be from the 2013 report," it added.
While tobacco is reported to be the main cause of cancer the PI has not stated such a thing in any context, the statement clarified.