DC Bishnupur inspects District Hospital, flags off bus for Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Bishnupur, June 25 2025: Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam today inspected the District Hospital, Bishnupur During the visit, she convened a meeting with hospital officials and medical staff to assess the hospital's functioning and discuss challenges impeding its full operational capacity.

The DC was briefed on hospital operations and existing facilities by Chief Medical Officer Dr L Raichandra, Medical Superintendent Kh Satyabala, and other officials.

Key concerns highlighted during the meeting included staff shortages, need for an updated machine, inadequate parking space and insufficient washroom facilities.

Pooja Elangbam toured various sections of the hospital including the OPD wards, Operation Theatre, Dialysis Unit, and diagnostic centres.

She interacted with doctors and staff, encouraging them to continue serving the public with dedication.

She also appreciated their tireless efforts in maintaining the hospital at its best capacity.

Medical Superintendent Kh Satyabala, informed that strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols is being maintained across the facility.

As a precautionary measure, the hospital has also identified a 1 O-bedded dedicated COVID-19 block and a testing site.

Additionally, an isolation ward has also been arranged to manage COVID cases effectively.

She further noted that with the availability of specialists across various disciplines, the hospital's treatment capacity has significantly improved.

Over the past two years, the number of surgeries performed has seen a marked increase, and the Dialysis Unit has been upgraded from 3 to 6 beds to meet growing patient needs.

During the visit, the DC was accompanied by ADM Bishnupur T Opendro and concerned authorities.

Later in the day, the DC also flagged off the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas 2025 bus for Bishnupur district.

The participants, led by SDC/BO Kh Rahina Shahni, proceeded towards the main event venue at the Manipur State Film Development Society, Palace Compound, Imphal.

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