27th Apr 2018 12:04:AM State
Eastern Sentinel Arunachal News

SEPPA, Apr 26: Governor BD Mishra and First Lady of the State, Neelam Misra, who are on a two-day visit to East Kameng District, visited the District Hospital here today. They interacted with medical officers, para medic staff and patients. They also distributed fruits to the indoor patients.

In a meeting with the hospital fraternity, the Governor said that doctors are more than God and parents to the people and patients and urged them to maintain the sanctity of the noble profession.

Acknowledging the shortage of doctors particularly specialists in the State, the Governor said that action has been initiated by the State Government and it will get better but resources will not improve overnight.  He exhorted the medical officials to go the extra mile and make extra effort with sincerity and dedication in order to realize a healthy society.

The Governor emphasised on institutional deliveries for safety of the newborn and the mother and for ensuring proper vaccinations.

Local MLA and Parliamentary Secretary Tax & Excise Tapuk Taku, who was present during the Governor’s visit, assured a diesel generator set for power backup from MLALAD (Member of Legislative Assembly Local Area Development) fund on the occasion.

Deputy Commissioner Gaurav Singh Rajawat and Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar were also present on the occasion amongst others.

District Medical Officer Dr. Kaya Lapung and District Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr. Kopi Gyati briefed the Governor about the overall health scenario of the district and the district hospital respectively.

The First couple also visited the Khampu Hollen Orphanage here on Wednesday. She interacted with the inmates and Renu Bengde who runs the orphanage.

 


Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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