Shija subsidises OPD consulatation fee

IMPHAL | July 22

By A Staff Reporter

Shija Hospital and Research Institute is going to launch “Shija subsidized OPD scheme” in its nine departments with a consultation fee of Rs. 50 only per visit every Thursday, 2.00-4.00 p.m. from July 27.

The departments include under the scheme are Breast & Thyroid Clinic, Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Shija Dental White, ENT (Shija ENT Hospital, Sanakeithel, Lamphel), General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Palin Khundongbam, chairman and managing director, said 10 per cent discount on investigations, surgeries and room rent will be applicable to all the subsidized OPD patients if performed within 30 days from the date of advice by the consultant.

“The main objective of introducing this scheme is to implement new technologies and maintain world-class quality service in affordable price.” said Dr. Palin. He also announced that new medical equipment will be installed and the equipment will start functioning from next month in order to remove the inconvenience of patients in travelling to other states for treatment.

Palin claimed that the hospital has achieved several milestones in the field of surgery. Shija hospital has performed numerous cataract surgeries in Manipur. Its doctors can operate more than 80 patients per day through Phacoemulsification, a modern cataract surgery, he claimed further.

Dr. Palin said he is disappointed with the allegation of keeping dead body of patients inside the ICU to charge extra money and also disallowing the families to enter the ICU. “Due to hygienic, psychological and other factors, such restrictions are imposed.” said Dr. Palin, adding that the patients and their parties need to be counseled and educated for such matters, which they have begun.