Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri L. Jayantakumar Singh inaugurated a 10 bedded AYUSH hospital at Thoubal, Wangma Taba, inside the premises of CMO Office, Thoubal.

Speaking as Chief Guest at the inaugural function, Shri Jayantakumar Singh said that the health sector is considered to be one of the most important segments of human beings. Everybody wishes for a happy and longer life.

In order to fulfill the wish of the people, the Health Department not only initiates better health services but also has introduced wellness programmes of the people. In this regard, many Health and Wellness Centres have been opened in different districts in the state.

The Primary Health sub-centers have also been replaced by the Health and Wellness Centres in order to fulfill the new objective of the Health Department, the minister added.

Jayantakumar also explained that the Ayush method of treatment is no longer a new concept of advanced medical application. There are a lot of prospects in opting for the Ayush method as it has become cost-effective and easily affordable. Both ayurvedic and allopathic forms are equally preferable during these days according to the suitability of the prevailing condition/ case of the person, the minister added.

He maintained that the newly opened 10 Bedded Hospital will benefit the people of Thoubal and also help to ease the problem of scarcity of Ayush centres in the region. He said that the Government is always ready to accept suggestions from the public with regard to boosting the health sector in the state. Minister also urged the public to cooperate with the initiatives of the government especially in the health sector.

The inaugural function was also attended by L. Promila Devi, Director Ayush, Government of Manipur, Dr. Y. Lukhoi Singh, Additional Director Ayush & Member Secy. State Health Society as President and Guest of Honour respectively. Staff from Ayush, health staff, ASHAs, and others also attended the function.