Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 20 2010:
An AYUSH OPD (Out Patient Department) Centre was opened at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Nongpok Sekmai in Thoubal district today.
The OPD will be functioned by a 13 members staff including two doctors and four nurses.
Local MLA, M Oken inaugurated the OPD biulding which was constructed under the National Rural Health Mission.
Director of state NHRM, PK Jah and Thoubal District Chief Medical Officer, N Achouba attended the function as president and guest of honour.
Speaking as chief guest in the inaugural function, MLA M Oken said the opening of the OPD for AYUSH treatment in the PHC will help in improving the healthcare delivery system in the areas surrounding the Nongpok Sekmai area.
He also said that the building of the PHC now under construction will also be completed soon and inaugurates.
He charged that construction of a police station is also nearly completion and it will be opened at the earliest possible time.
PK Jah who presided over the function urged the staff posted at the newly opened OPD to discharge their duty sincerely so that people can access the benefits of a healthcare centre.
All necessary infrastructure and manpower will be provided for effective functioning of the Centre, he added.