MLA, Dr. Chumben Murry inaugurated the 250 LMP PSA plant at Dr.Motsuo Memorial District Hospital (DMMDH), Wokha on 7th Oct 2021.

Speaking during the inaugural function, Dr. Murry appreciated the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister for the magnanimous incitation in providing oxygen plant where he expressed hope that through this people in need will be benefited to a great extent. He also expressed hope that not only patients but the private clinics in and around Wokha will also be benefited.

Stating that the district hospital has now been equipped with many new facilities capable to take care of critical patients, he urged all the doctors to be dedicated and serve the needy people.

Medical Superintendent, DMMDH Wokha, Dr. Tumchobeni while briefly highlighting the gathering about the PSA Oxygen generation plant said, the oxygen plants were issued through the PM Cares fund, which the Prime Minister Citizen Assistance Relief in emergency situation fund. PM CARES fund aims to strengthen the fight against COVID-19 and increase the quality of treatment and encourage research on ways to beat the CORONA virus she added.

Dr. Tumchobeni also stated that the basic aim behind establishing PSA oxygen generation plants in Government hospitals in the district headquarters is to further strengthen the public health system and ensure that each of these hospitals has a captive oxygen generation facility. The plants are made functional today throughout the country and will ensure uninterrupted supply oxygen in hospitals at district level.

Dr. Tumchobeni, however lamented that due to non-availability of separate transformer to support the functioning of the plant, she appealed the Power department, elected representatives Hohos to help in hastening the installation of a separate transformer at district hospital for which the proposal is already forwarded to the concerned department.

(Zubenthung, IA Wokha)