IMA felicitates Health Minister Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh

IMPHAL, May 15 (DIPR)
Medical, Health & FW and IPR, Dr Sapam Ranjan Singh was felicitated by Indian Medical Association, IMA, Manipur State Branch, at the IMA hall Lamphelpat, today.
Speaking as Chief Guest, Dr Ranjan said that the health sector is one of the most important areas which need to be focused.
He maintained that being the Minister in-charge of health, he will work to bring the best health care system in the State.
Experts and officials concerned will be discussed for achieving the objective.
There is also a need to increase the number of medical colleges and nursing institutes in the State in order to address the problem of shortage of medical staff, he added.
Concerning the health care of the school going children and adolescents, the Minister said that a policy will be framed soon and the new step will help to ease out the health related problems of the school going children and adolescents.
Replying to the memorandum submitted by IMA, Manipur State Branch, he said that the points in the memorandum will be discussed and appropriate steps will also be taken up on priority basis.
A memento was also presented to the minister by IMA, Manipur Branch.
Dr S Ranjan also donated a sum of Rs One lakh to the   Indian Medical Association, Manipur State Branch.
Dr S Jugindro, President, IMA, Manipur State Branch, Dr Shyamkumar Laishram, IMA, CGP Chairperson, Dr A Vivekanada VP, IMA Manipur and Dr James Elangbam also shared the dais during the felicitation programme.