15-YEAR-OLD BOY DIES OF JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS IN IMPHAL EAST: A CALL FOR URGENT PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION IN MANIPUR
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15-YEAR-OLD BOY DIES OF JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS IN IMPHAL EAST: A CALL FOR URGENT PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION IN MANIPUR

SHORT SUMMARY OF THE INCIDENT In a deeply saddening incident, a  Khundongbam Elan, son of Khundongbam Ibomcha 15-year-old boy from Imphal East, Manipur, tragically passed away due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE). The boy, who was undergoing treatment at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), succumbed to the deadly virus despite the hospital’s best efforts….

How Bishnupur’s DC is Transforming Local Healthcare: A Deep Dive Into the Hospital Inspection Mission
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How Bishnupur’s DC is Transforming Local Healthcare: A Deep Dive Into the Hospital Inspection Mission

Manipur’s Bishnupur Deputy Commissioner Pooja Elangbam, recently visited the District Hospital to assess its operations and infrastructure needs. The inspection aimed at identifying gaps in medical facilities, staffing, and infrastructure development to improve healthcare delivery for residents. The DC interacted with medical staff, reviewed ongoing projects, and assured timely resolution of critical issues. On a…

Rabies Outbreak in Manipur’s Churachandpur: New Zoveng Village Declared Containment Zone
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Rabies Outbreak in Manipur’s Churachandpur: New Zoveng Village Declared Containment Zone

​In a concerning development, Manipur’s New Zoveng village in Churachandpur district has been declared a containment zone following multiple confirmed cases of rabies. Authorities have imposed strict restrictions on the movement of domesticated pets and stray dogs to curb the spread of the disease. District Magistrate Dharun Kumar has mandated the identification and vaccination of…