Manipur’s Milestone in Neurosurgery: First Awake Craniotomy Successfully Performed

Manipur’s Milestone in Neurosurgery: First Awake Craniotomy Successfully Performed

Summary Manipur marked a significant advancement in healthcare by performing its first-ever awake craniotomy at Little Clinic. The surgery, led by Dr. Chandrakumar Thounaojam, removed a tumor near critical brain regions without general anesthesia. This complex, four-hour procedure allowed real-time monitoring of the patient’s motor functions, significantly reducing paralysis and speech impairment risks. This achievement…

The Struggles of Remote Healthcare: A Journey Through Njukuak Village

The Struggles of Remote Healthcare: A Journey Through Njukuak Village

Summary In a heart-wrenching incident that underscores the healthcare challenges in remote regions, a 35-year-old woman from Njukuak Village, Manipur, was transported on a makeshift bamboo stretcher over 10 kilometers to reach a hospital in Silchar, Assam. This arduous journey highlights the severe lack of medical facilities and poor road conditions that plague rural communities,…

Manipur Reports 1,353 Dengue Cases This Year, Spike Reported in October

Manipur Reports 1,353 Dengue Cases This Year, Spike Reported in October

Summary Manipur has reported a total of 1,353 dengue cases in 2024, with a significant spike in the month of October. The state’s health authorities are on high alert as dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, continues to spread across various districts. The surge in cases has raised concerns, prompting local authorities to implement stringent preventive…

Atishi to Succeed Arvind Kejriwal as New Delhi Chief Minister: What This Leadership Change Means for Delhi

Atishi to Succeed Arvind Kejriwal as New Delhi Chief Minister: What This Leadership Change Means for Delhi

Summary of the Article: Atishi Marlena, a key leader from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is set to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as the Chief Minister of New Delhi. As a trusted advisor and education reformist, Atishi’s rise in the political hierarchy marks a significant transition in leadership, with implications for the governance of Delhi, particularly…