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Imphal, March 26, 2013: Thirteen ambulances for National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) were flagged off in the first phase today by Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing.
Out of 20 ambulances sanctioned for the valley districts, 13 were flagged off today at a function organised by the State Health Society at MFDC complex here.
The function was graced by Phungzathang Tonsing as chief guest, Principal Secretary (Health and Family Welfare) Ram Muivah as president, Health Director Dr A Bijoy and State Health Society Director Dr O Ibomcha as guests of honour.
Speaking at the occasion, Phungzathang stated it is a good fortune for the people of Manipur that the Government of India has sanctioned 40 ambulances for Manipur under NRHM.
The 40 ambulances sanctioned for the State comprise of 20 Boleros for use in hill districts and 20 vans for valley districts.
Out of them 13 ambulances would be put into service with effect from today in the valley districts.
He appealed to drivers as well as concerned CMOs to use the ambulances with care as their own vehicles.
Ram Muivah underscored the importance of ambulances in the modern health care system.
Lots of difficulties were encountered because of presence of a single ambulance in Moreh Hospital when a tragic road accident took place near Moreh yesterday where many lives were lost and many others injured.
The injured victims could not be brought to Imphal in time.
Given such situations, ambulances are all the more important, he asserted.
via NorthEast Calling - NorthEast India | India's No1 online News Magazine http://www.necalling.com/national-rural-health-mission-nrhm-ambulances-flagged-off/
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