IMPHAL, October 14: The government alone cannot face the problems in health sector in the State. Facing such problems by the government alone is next to impossible.
This was stated by the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh yesterday while addressing the Financial Assistance Distribution Function sponsored by Manipur Heart Foundation in collaboration with Sky Hospital at Classic Hotel, North AOC, Imphal, according to a DIPR statement.
Further according to the statement, the Chief Minister said that the government and those of private sectors together have to face the problems of Health and Education.
It further said that appreciating the contribution of Dr L Shyamkishore who left London and started working here in Manipur for the noble cause of humanity, the Chief Minister said one may adopt the profession of doctor, engineer or social worker and should contribute towards the advancement and common good of the society.
We have to appreciate not only Dr. Shyamkishore`™s contribution but those philanthropists who are also rendering their services by helping financially, physically or otherwise for the needy and BPL families who couldn`™t afford to go for treatment outside Manipur, he added, the statement said.
While distributing financial assistance of Rs. 25,000/- each to nine heart patients belonging to different BPL families from all the district of the State for treatment, the Chief Minister expressed hoped that people with generosity will contribute for this noble cause of humanity, it said.
The Chief Minister also donated Rs 1 lakh to Manipur Heart Foundation from his discretionary fund, it said.
Further according to the statement, the function was also attended by president, Manipur Heart Foundation and chairman and chief cardiologist, Sky group of hospitals Dr L Shyamkishore and PHE, Labour and Employment minister I Hemochandra Singh as president and guest of honour respectively.
The function was also attended by parliamentary secretary TA & Hills and IT Victor Keishing, MLAs O Landhoni Devi and St Nunghlung Victor as special guests, it said.
It said as a part of the function, the activities and achievements of Manipur Heart Foundation since its inception on March 3, 2013 were also highlighted through a 16-minute long visual support.