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Health Minister affirms construction of District Hospitals at Sagolmang and Kyamgei

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Imphal, 16 June 2018 ( Evening News ) : The Health Department has launched various measures to prevent water-borne diseases resulting from the flood prevailing in the state. Health Minister, L. Jayentakumar has announced that he will visit and monitor all the flood-affected districts and organise widespread health camps across the state. MLA of Keishamthong Constituency and Health Minister, L.Jayentakumar visited affected areas of Keishamthong Constituency to take stock of the flood situation and provided relief items to the victims. Speaking to media persons, the minister maintained that due to the incessant rain in the past few days, most of the areas in Keishamthong Constituency were flooded.He stated that the level of flood water has receded and that he himself and various civil society organisations are providing assistance to the victims. Jayentakumar said that basic food items such as rice, salt and pulses are being distributed through the DC and will continue to supply other necessities by utilising the local area development fund. He further appealed to stop the rumour that the victims are not provided assistance but jointly help those in need. The Health Minister further stated that the Health department along with its top officials are prepared to provide all possible assistance to the flood-affected victims and to supply free medicines at the health camps to be held across the state.

On the other hand, the Health Minister has affirmed that a cabinet decision to construct 2 District Hospitals at Sagolmang and Kyamgei has been taken according to the wishes of the people. However, he clarified that there is no plan to start the construction works of the hospitals any soon as the Government has financial constraints. The minister nevertheless, assured that the Government will put all-out efforts to start the construction without further delay.

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