'Kidney transplant facility soon at Shija'
Source: Hueiyen News Service

Imphal, April 28 2012: It is good news for kidney patients in the state who need to replace their kidneys but could not afford the cost of going to other states for the matter as the facility of kidney transplant is coming soon in the state.

Keeping in view of the increasing cases kidney failure in the state and problems facing by the people of the state in transplanting kidneys, the Shija Hospitals and Research Institute will soon be installing a facility for kidney transplant in the hospital to address the inconveniences of the people of the state.

The infomation was disclosed by Senior Consultant of General and Laparoscopic Surgery Dr S Somokanta today during the launching of Flexible Ureterorenoscopic facility in the hospitals.

Speaking on the occasion, he further disclosed that an Oxygen manufacturing unit is also on the card under Public Private Partnership (PPP) project with the state government and North Eastern Council (NEC).

People who have BPL and Health Insurance Card can now undergo treatment for their eyes in the hospitals.

Besides, an exclusive blood bank was also opened in the hospitals, he said.

The newly installed Calculase II-Holmium Laser and Flexible Ureterorenoscope can now destroy calculus in the kidney by inserting a tube through the urinary track.

It will cost from Rs 20,000 to 30,000 for a surgery and will take only two days in the hospital.

Health Minister Phungjathang Tonsing who was the Chief Guest of the function said that doctors and nurses in the state need to study the medical system in other developed countries for advanced medical facility.

It is not always their skills but also the diligent nature which make them better than others.

Nurses should also change their attitude towards the patient and pay more attention in nursing the patients which will increased the quality of a hospital, he said.

Medical Superintendent, Shija Hospitals and Rsearch Institute Dr Jugindro was the president of the function.

Director, State Health Services Dr Sh Surchandra also attended the function as Guest of Honour.

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