Free medi-care
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 23 2011:
Voluntary Help Unit Committee (VHUC), RIMS Hospital, Imphal in collaboration with Churachandpur United Clubs' Organisation (CUCO) and also in association with State Health Department, Government of Manipur and doctors of RIMS Hospital conducted a free medical camp at Khawpuibung village in Churachandpur district from October 21 to 23 .
Altogether 487 persons including women and children were treated and provided medicines free of cost during the camp.
Out of these 487 persons, six children within the age group of 2 to 6 years were detected suffering from Tuberculosis (TB) .
President of VHUC, RIMS Hospital Thongam Ashnikumar has drawn the attention of the Government for necessary intervention to stop further spread of the disease to the entire village.