Imphal, Oct 23 (UNI) Chief Minister N. Biren Singh had an extensive discussion about

the present COVID-19 situation of the State with RIMS authority, doctors and nurses

at RIMS Jubilee Hall, Lamphelpat today.

Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Leishemba Sanajaoba, Advisor to CM (Health) Dr. Sapam

Ranjan, RIMS Director Prof. A. Santa, RIMS Medical Superintendent Prof. Ch. Arunkumar,

doctors and representatives from nurses also took part in the discussion.

Mr Biren Singh appreciated the doctors, nurses and other para-medical staff for their

relentless dedication to duty at this time of difficult situation.

Like soldiers fight in the borders to protect the country’s sovereignty, the Chief Minister

said, doctors, nurses and para-medical staff are also fighting in the frontline to effectively

tackle the deadly virus.

He said that the main purpose of his interaction with doctors and nurses was to identify

the prime reason for increase in the number of casualty in the past few days.

The chief minister also sought suggestions from doctors to check this rise.

Mr Biren said, as experts are predicting that the pandemic may peak in December or

January in Manipur as well, the State must be prepared for it from now.

He asked the RIMS authority to find a way to increase the number of COVID-19 beds

having ventilators.

Stating that he would soon apprise the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

about the urgent need to increase the number of COVID-19 beds in the hospital, he

asked the RIMS authority to begin the process of engagement for manpower

requirement and purchase equipments with the funds in hand in this regard.

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