Saving little hearts
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 09 2011:
The 13th batch of the HEART TO HEART project of Rotary Club of Imphal left for Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi on May 8.L Linthoi (5) daughter of Laishram Tomba of Ngaikhong Khunou and W Sanjana (1) daughter of W Shyam of Hiyanglam Wabagai,Thoubal District were the patients of the batch, stated Dr M Madhumangol, president of the club in an email sent to the newspaper.
On May 1, the 12th batch of the Project comprising L Bleson Kom (9) son of L Shangkup Kom of Sangang, Churachandpur and N Preeti (3) daughter Naorem Sailendro of Kakching Khullen had left for the Institute.
Both the children have undergone successful open heart surgery and are recuperating.
So far, Rotary Club of Imphal has succeeded in arranging free open surgery for 37 children from BPL families of the state.