Imphal, June 9: In a significant step towards improving healthcare access in remote and underserved areas, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday flagged off 13 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) for the hill districts of the state under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA).
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| Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh hands over the symbolic key during the flag-off of 13 Mobile Medical Units under PM JANMAN and DA-JGUA at the Directorate of Health Services, Lamphel, Imphal, on Tuesday. (Image: facebook.com/YKhemchandSingh) |
The flag-off ceremony was held at the Directorate of Health Services, Lamphel, Imphal, where the Chief Minister was welcomed by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Health & Family Welfare) Sumant Singh.
The deployment of the mobile medical units is aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in remote tribal and hill areas where access to quality medical facilities remains a challenge. The initiative forms part of the Government of Manipur's broader commitment to ensuring equitable healthcare services for all sections of society, particularly those living in geographically difficult regions.
The 13 MMUs will provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services directly at the doorstep of residents. These include general outpatient consultations, basic diagnostic services, distribution of essential medicines, maternal and child healthcare, oral healthcare services, health education and awareness programmes, as well as referral services for patients requiring advanced treatment.
The units will also play a crucial role in screening and early detection of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension, which have become major public health concerns across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Khemchand Singh said the mobile medical units would significantly enhance healthcare accessibility in the state's hill districts and ensure that essential medical services reach even the most remote villages. He stated that the initiative reflects the government's unwavering commitment to improving public health outcomes and building a healthier and disease-free Manipur.
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In a social media post following the event, the Chief Minister reiterated that the mobile medical units would strengthen healthcare delivery in underserved regions and bring quality medical services closer to the people.
The programme was attended by Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Health & Family Welfare) Sumant Singh, Director of Health Services Dr. N. Hemantakumar Singh, State Mission Director of NHM Manipur Dr. M. Dinesh Singh, along with senior officials and staff of the Directorate of Health Services.
The launch of the mobile medical units is expected to bridge critical healthcare gaps in Manipur's hill districts and improve access to timely medical care for thousands of residents living in remote areas.
