Najma inaugurates RIMS’ Obstetrics & Gynaecology OT

IMPHAL, Dec 23 (DIPR)
Governor Dr Najma Heptulla inaugurated a newly constructed operation theatre of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, RIMS through video conference today.
Addressing the gathering through the virtual mode as the chief guest, Najma said that obstetricians and gynaecologists have a pivotal role in guaranteeing the Constitutional right to equality and right to life, including the right to health of the people.
She said that among the diverse disciplines of medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology occupy a distinct place as they cater to the wellbeing of mother and child. The right to be born and once born, the right to life of a child is secured through the skilled and caring hands of the obstetricians and gynaecologists, she said.
Stating that operation theatres are the heart of a hospital, Najma maintained that designing a safe surgical environment incorporates features that prevent or control the risk of infection, fire, explosion and chemical and electrical hazards.  She said that well-devised traffic patterns, material-handling systems, disposal systems, positive-pressure and well-dispersed clean ventilation and high-flow, unidirectional ventilation systems for special applications contribute to a safe surgical environment.
Reflecting on the occasion as a proud moment for the obstetricians and gynaecologists as also for the doctors present today to address the issues of family healthcare, emergency obstetrics services, campaign against female foeticide and of HIV/AIDS, among others, the Governor also hinted that those areas that need immediate attention and innovation to withstand various challenges towards creating an empowering and enabling environment for women’s unimpeded access to affordable health services will be looked into.
She further urged the fraternity to set targets to bring pertinent health issues to the forefront, lay guidelines and influence policy makers, spread expertise and knowledge and foster partnership and unite the fraternity.