Nungba CHC inspected; appeal made against transfer of doctors
Source: The Sangai Express
Noney, January 31 2023:
Rongmei Naga Luh Phwam Manipur (RNLPM) has advised against the transfer of specialist doctors from Nungba CHC while cautioning that a total shutdown of NH-37 will be imposed otherwise.
The statement was made by G Akhuan, vice president, RNLPM today during an inspection of Nungba CHC.
Expressing dissatisfaction over the repeated transfer of doctors from Nungba CHC, she stated that two specialist doctors were transferred from Nungba CHC despite the CHC suffering from acute shortage of doctors and staff.
G Akhuan continued to state that the people of Nungba area requested and pressured CMO Noney to not release the two specialist doctors being transferred out of CHC Nungba but one was released despite their fervent appeal.
Additionally, on January 30, another memorandum issued by the Directorate of Health and Services ordered Dr Angkong Rongmei, who is posted at CHC Nungba and others, to report to Tamenglong District Headquarters by February 1 .
In view of such circumstances, the vice-president of RNLPM has appealed to the State Government to send more specialists doctors, x-ray and ultrasound technicians as soon as possible.
She further cautioned the Government and CMO Noney against transferring Dr Angkong Rongmei out of Nungba CHC while adding that a total shutdown will be imposed on NH-37 otherwise.