Neonatal Block at RIMS gives hope to newborns
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 06 2026: In a significant step towards streng- thening newborn healthcare services, the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, has inaugurated a dedicated Neonatal Block in its New Maternity Block.

The dedicated block with 16 specialised newborn care beds was inaugurated by RIMS Imphal Director Professor G Sunil Kumar Sharma in the presence of Prof N Sanjib Singh, Medical Superintendent and other faculty members, senior nursing staff and officials.

The newly established Neonatal Block is equipped with 8 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) beds and 8 Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) beds, strengthening the institute's capacity to provide specialised medical care to newborns requiring intensive attention and monitoring.

The facility will provide round-the-clock (24�7) neonatal care services, catering to newborns with critical medical needs, including premature and low-birth-weight babies, said the hospital.

The facility is designed to ensure timely medical intervention, continuous moni- toring and specialised treatment for newborns requiring advanced care.

The opening of the dedicated block marks a significant milestone in RIMS's ongoing efforts to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services, it said.

The facility is expected to enhance access to specialised newborn care and contribute towards improving neonatal healthcare outcomes in Manipur and the neighbouring region.

Through this initiative, RIMS, Imphal, reaffirms its commitment to expanding healthcare infrastructure and delivering accessible, timely and quality medical services to the people of the region, said the hospital.

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