Kiphire, May 3 (MExN): The medical fraternity of Kiphire today held a co-ordination meeting with stake holders, NGO’s leaders, churches and political parties at the complex of District Hospital Kiphire. The meeting was convened to discuss the frequent problems faced by the medical fraternity at District Hospital Kiphire, and the April 28 incident where doctors were allegedly manhandled.
Dr W. Pensokyu, Medical Superintendent Kiphire chaired the meeting. He expressed displeasure over the problem faced by the medical fraternity, especially referring to the April 28 incident where some of the staffs were manhandled. He also said that in spite of shortage of manpower, the doctors and staffs are doing humanitarian service to the citizens, but faced with problems numerous times. “To show our resentment, we are wearing black badge for three days, however, we will see to it that it will not hamper the medical service in the district,” he informed.
Meanwhile, Action Committee Chairmen Dr H.T. Sangtam said that the meeting is not to punish those persons who have done wrong, but to see to it that such things do not happen in the future.
He also stated, “Having concern for the citizens, we are giving utmost service with the available resources, but we are faced with problems after problems”. He further requested the NGOs and elders present to extend support for the betterment of the hospital.
A Staff Nurse who also spoke on the occasion said, “We have only ten regular nurses for 50-bedded hospital and we are working day and night receiving few holidays but we are faced with many problems”. She also asked the leaders present to extend possible help for the betterment of the hospital.
Afterwards, the NGO leaders exchanged views and assured the Medical fraternity protection to the staffs, ward meeting to be held to give awareness to members. It also asked the churches to inform its congregation, and also to approach the NGO if any such incident happens in future.
