Karkinos organises free OPD camp
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 24 2023:
Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre in association with Vishwanath Cancer Care Foundation organised Free OPD Camps & Medical Aid for the distressed people staying at the relief camp opened in Central High School, Chalou, Imphal East District on Saturday.
In a release, Karkino informed that besides providing free health check-Up, the hospital distributed medicines, food supplements and other healthcare essentials among the affected people.
Considering the health and hygiene of the affected women and kids during this current unrest in Manipur, the Hospital also distributed sanitary napkins and diapers.
To make sure that cancer patients are not left out and get correct & timely consultation, the Centre also organised a Cancer Risk Assessment Program for the people at Chalou Relief Camp.
A highly experienced medical and paramedics team led by Dr (Prof) G S Moirangthem, Director & CEO of Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre, conducted the health camp.
The camp was supported by Chalou Village Authorities and Lamlai Rationing Agents.
It may be noted that Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre in Imphal is a comprehensive cancer hospital with all facilities under one roof like radiation oncology, medical oncology and surgical oncology.
It is a 150 bedded hospital with fully equipped ICU and OT for handling complicated cancer surgeries backed with an in-house team of experienced Onco-pathologists, technologists, international board of advisors.
The hospital is located at JNIMS Campus, 25-Soibam Leikai, Porompat, Imphal East district.