Manipur's Deafness Control Programme under NRHM (National Rural Health Mission) turns as Flop show

August 24, 2012
by Rinku Khumukcham
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Manipur’s Deafness Control Programme under NRHM turns as Flop show

By: Rinku Khumukcham   Grant-in-aids under for implementation of National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness turns as flop show in Manipur as State health Mission fails to produce utilization certificate. Around rupees 50 lakhs sanctioned under the National … Continue reading

June 16, 2012
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Atleast seven hospitalized due to food poisoning in Assam

Jun 16,  5:54 PM| Newsonair.com In Assam, atleast seven persons, including a 13 years old boy were hospitalized due to possible food poisoning at Patgaon bazaar in Kokrajhar district this morning. The victims complained of headache, vomiting, body ache after eating puris … Continue reading

Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing visiting one of the patients at Jiribam CHC on Thursday. Pic: Imphal Free Press

June 8, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Mysterious disease claims one in Jiribam,Manipur , leaves scores in hospital

IMPHAL, June 7: State Health Minister Phungza-thang Tonsing to day rushed to Jiribam as the outbreak of an undiagnosed disease has left one dead and many at the hospital in the sub division. According to our Jiribam correspondent, the symptoms … Continue reading

October 12, 2011
by Imphal Free Press
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Diabetes Mellitus

By Dr. Chakshu “The International Diabetes Foundation estimates there are 246 million adults worldwide suffering from diabetes today; by 2025, the figure is expected to reach 380 million.” Recent WHO calculations indicate that worldwide almost 3 million deaths per year … Continue reading

Protest of Chandel people along NH2 (formally NH39)

September 28, 2011
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Chandel people protest along NH2

28th September 2011: Anal Students’ Forum, Manipur   [box color="green"]Hundreds of people from Chandel District gathered and blocked the NH39 near Pallel and Thamlapokpi today the 28th sept.2011 in protest against the communally motivated (so to say) chakka Bandh imposed … Continue reading

March 31, 2011
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Smoking side effects and why you need to quit before it’s too late – Mocha Athokpam

An awareness video compilation by Mocha to show the side effects of smoking and why it’s best to quit smoking before it’s too. Mocha also says “His intention is not to hurt anyone directly or indirectly but to give an … Continue reading

March 3, 2011
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Braille Printing Machine at Manipur

Inauguration function of Braille Printing Machine at the Ideal Blind School, Takyel, Manipur.  Manipur is the first among the North-East India to possess the said Machine. Altogether there are 9-12 such machine of similar type is available in India. web definition on … Continue reading

February 1, 2011
by kanglaonline
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MPP condoles sudden demise of Ningthoukhongjam Khelchandra

IMPHAL, Feb 1: Many have sent in their condolence regarding the sudden demise of Ningthoukhongjam Khelchandra who breathed his last at 9:30 pm yesterday. A release of the Manipur Peoples’ Party has expressed its profound grief and sorrow at the … Continue reading

February 1, 2011
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RIMS acknowledges DCMD as appropriate authority on drugs

IMPHAL Feb 1: Dr Y. Mohen, the medical superintendent of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal held a meeting on January 31 with the clinical heads and consultants to discuss some serious public issues. According to a release from the … Continue reading

January 31, 2011
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Inspector Devendra and Addl SP Jhaljit depose before July 23 probe panel

IMPHAL, Jan 31: One of the nine accused police personnel charge-sheeted by CBI in connection with July 23 BT Road firing incident, Inspector H. Devendra and Additional SP (Ops) of Imphal West, Dr. AK Jhaljit made their depositions today before … Continue reading

January 25, 2011
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MCDA appeals Medical Associations to look into spurious drug scam

IMPHAL Jan 24: In pursuance of the investigation regarding sale and prescription of spurious drugs carried out by the Manipur Chemist and Druggist Association (MCDA) . A press release by RK Ratan, General secretary of the Association named a prominent … Continue reading

January 21, 2011
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Voluntary Blood Donation camps held

IMPHAL, Jan 21: The Association of Voluntary Blood Donors’s Manipur in collaboration with Manipur State AIDS Control Society,State Blood Transfusion Council, Manipur Department of Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion, RIMS and Blood Bank JN hospital has organized two days voluntary Blood … Continue reading

January 19, 2011
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Workshop on drug policy kicks off at Conference Hall of State Guest House, Sanjenthong, Imphal

IMPHAL, Jan 19: A two-day workshop on the topic “Formulation of State Drug Policy” organized by USER Manipur in collaboration with Social Welfare Department was inaugurated today at the Conference Hall of State Guest House, Sanjenthong. During the two-day workshop … Continue reading

January 17, 2011
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Free Eyesight camp by Korou Eyecare Charitable Trust, Imphal

IMPHAL, Jan 17: Korou Eyecare Charitable Trust, Imphal as part of the World Sight Day organized free eyesight distribution ceremony yesterday at the Korou Eye hospital & Research Centre, Uripok-RIMS Link road, Imphal. According to a release, 50 economically unfortunate … Continue reading

January 16, 2011
by Neken Singh Seram
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Suggestions For Improvement Of Revised Manipur State AIDS Policy

“Provisions on Information, Education and Communication (IEC)as included in the revised policy need to be more precise, concrete and convincing for effective implementation of the programme” by: Seram Neken Manipur had been proud to be the first and only state … Continue reading

January 13, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Army razes poppy fields at Thangjing hills

IMPHAL Jan 13: Troops of 16 MARATHA Light Infantry of Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division destroyed approximately 2 acres of poppy cultivation over a period of two days which was being cultivated in the interiors of … Continue reading

January 11, 2011
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Medical camp at Aibol Joupi village of Chandel District

IMPHAL Jan 11: A medical team comprising of medical officers and paramedical staff of the 37 AR of 26 Sector conducted a medical camp at Aibol Joupi village of Chandel District on the Indo Myanmar border on 9 January. A … Continue reading

January 11, 2011
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AMSU to hold medical camp at Chandel from January 12 to 13

IMPHAL, Jan 11: The All Manipur Students Union (AMSU) Chandel district and Primary Health Centre Moreh under the supervision of AMSU Head Quarter, is going to jointly organized a free medical camp at Moreh from January 12 to 13. This … Continue reading