Blood storage centre inaugurated at Tamenglong
Source: The Sangai Express
Tamenglong, February 05 2015:
The long awaited Blood Storage Centre was inaugurated today at Tamenglong district hospital, reports Gaichuimei Pamei.
Tamenglong MLA Janghemlung Panmei, Deputy Commissioner RH Gonmei, Tamenglong graced the function as the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
The Blood Storage Centre dedication session was led by Namsuamdai Panmei, asssistant Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church, Tamenglong.
Speaking at the inaugural function, MLA Janghemlung Panmei assured that an ambulance would be provided and necessary steps would also be taken up to establish a blood bank as well.
"Efforts are being made to complete the ongoing construction of the hospital at Duigailuang by this year" added the MLA.
CMO Dr Chambo Gonmei said, "The district hospital will no longer face any shortage of blood supply.
However, irregular power supply is of great concern as uninterrupted power supply is a must for blood storage" .
He said that the district lacks proper lodging facility for the medical staff and added that 5 rooms in the newly constructed guest house under DRDA are being provided for the Medical Department.
The CMO also expressed his gratitude to O Ibomcha Singh, Director (Health) for his assistance in launching the Blood Storage Centre in the district successfully.