RIMS appeals free movement for health workers
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 09 2025: The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, has appealed to all groups concerned and the general public to allow movement of healthcare personnel, ambulances, water tankers, and other essential services associated with RIMS during the ongoing bandh.

As a premier tertiary care hospital and academic institute serving the people of Manipur and the North East region, RIMS functions round-the-clock to provide critical medical care, especially emergency and life-saving services.

The smooth movement of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, and support personnel is essential to maintaining uninterrupted patient care, said the hospital in a statement.

Any restriction on the movement of its personnel directly affects the treatment of patients, including those in the ICU, emergency wards, operation theatres, and COVID-19 units, it added.

Additionally, ambulances transporting critically ill patients and water tankers supplying essential water to hospital departments must be allowed free and safe passage.

These services are not only urgent but are life-dependent, said the hospital urging all stakeholders to extend their cooperation and exempt medical services, staff, and support systems from any bandh-related restrictions.

The support of the community is vital in ensuring that healthcare delivery at RIMS continues without disruption, especially for those who need it the most, said the hospital.

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