December 14: This Day In History - A Tapestry of Remarkable Events

December 14: This Day In History – A Tapestry of Remarkable Events

Introduction:

On December 14, a date that echoes through the corridors of history, various significant events have shaped the world we know today. This day holds a tapestry of stories, ranging from political milestones and cultural triumphs to scientific breakthroughs. Join us on a journey through time as we unravel the historical significance of December 14, exploring the moments that have left an indelible mark on the pages of history.

The Birth of Tycho Brahe (1546):

December 14 marks the birth anniversary of Tycho Brahe, the Danish astronomer whose contributions laid the foundation for our understanding of the cosmos. Born in 1546, Brahe’s meticulous observations of celestial bodies paved the way for Johannes Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. His legacy endures, reminding us of the profound impact that individual curiosity and dedication can have on the realms of science.

The Boston Tea Party (1773):

Stepping into the annals of American history, December 14, 1773, witnessed the Boston Tea Party, a pivotal event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Colonists, frustrated by British taxation without representation, defiantly dumped chests of tea into Boston Harbor. This act of rebellion became a catalyst for the independence movement, symbolizing the colonists’ refusal to accept unjust governance.

The Establishment of Roald Amundsen’s South Pole Camp (1911):

In the realm of polar exploration, December 14 holds the establishment of Roald Amundsen’s South Pole camp in 1911. The Norwegian explorer, alongside his team, became the first to reach the South Pole, achieving a feat that captivated the world. Amundsen’s triumph in the race to the pole stands as a testament to human resilience and the relentless pursuit of discovery.

Creation of the League of Nations (1920):

Moving into the aftermath of World War I, December 14, 1920, marks the establishment of the League of Nations, the precursor to the United Nations. Conceived with the noble intention of fostering international cooperation and preventing future conflicts, the League faced challenges that foreshadowed the complexities of global diplomacy. Though short-lived, it laid the groundwork for the collaborative efforts that would follow on the world stage.

Apollo 17’s Return from the Moon (1972):

The allure of space exploration reached a pinnacle on December 14, 1972, with the return of Apollo 17, the final mission of NASA’s Apollo program. Astronauts Eugene Cernan, Harrison Schmitt, and Ronald Evans safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, concluding humanity’s direct exploration of the Moon. This historic mission marked the end of an era and ignited the spark for future celestial endeavors.

The World Trade Organization was founded in 1995.

Shifting to the realms of global economics, December 14, 1995, saw the birth of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The WTO emerged from the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), aiming to regulate international trade and create a forum for member nations to negotiate trade agreements. As a key player in the global economic landscape, the WTO has played a pivotal role in shaping trade policies and fostering economic cooperation.

The Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Malala Yousafzai (2014):

December 14 became a symbol of resilience and advocacy for girls’ education when Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Surviving a Taliban assassination attempt, Malala’s unwavering commitment to education for all, especially girls, earned her global recognition. Her Nobel Peace Prize stands as a beacon of hope, emphasizing the power of education in transforming societies and fostering peace.

The Climate Agreement in Paris (2015):

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, December 14, 2015, marked a historic moment with the adoption of the Paris Agreement. Representatives from 196 nations came together to address climate change collectively. This landmark accord aims to limit global warming, mitigate its impacts, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. The Paris Agreement reflects a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and the preservation of our planet for future generations.

The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Approval (2020):

In the context of recent history, December 14, 2020, saw a ray of hope in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine received regulatory approval, offering a crucial tool in the battle against the virus. This development marked a significant step towards overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic and underscored the power of scientific collaboration in times of crisis.

Conclusion:

As we reflect on the historical tapestry woven on December 14, it becomes clear that this date is not merely a point on the calendar but a juncture where the threads of human endeavor, courage, and resilience intersect. From the depths of space to the complexities of international diplomacy, each event has left an indelible mark on the narrative of our shared history. December 14 stands as a testament to the richness of human experience and the ongoing journey of discovery that shapes our collective future.

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Shija Hospital emergency department quality parameters among the best in the country. 

Shija Hospital emergency department quality

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 20 2023

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) conferred Award of Recognition to Shija Hospitals & Research Institute (SHRI), in appreciation of its valuable participation in Health QUEST (Health Quality Upgradation Enabled by Space Technology in Emergency Department) at the ISRO headquarters Bangalore, on February 16 .Additionally, ISRO stated that the study results confirmed Shija has adopted Health Quest recommendations and its emergency department quality parameters are among the best in the country. 

Dr Palin Khundongbam (CMD, SHRI), Dr Kan-gujam Baby Chanu (Resident Medical Officer, SHRI) and Raj Kumar Suraj (Assistant Manager-Operations) received the award on behalf of SHRI. Also, Dr Kangujam Baby Chanu received the certificate of recognition as site champion of the project, said a statement released by the hospital today. The study, spanning over a period of two years, was jointly carried out by ISRO, Association of Health Care Providers India (AHPI) and the Society for Emergency Medicine in India (SEMI) in ten institutions across the country.

The Health QUEST study was officially launched in August 2021 by ISRO involving 20 private hospitals across India. However, only 10 hospitals completed the post-intervention phase. In this study, nine parameters were assessed: entry to the emergency room/arrival at the emergency room, triage, pain assessment, stroke protocol, acute coronary event protocol, treating doctor, pain re-assessment, reviewing investigations, and discharge or disposal. The objective of the study was to strive towards reducing human errors and achieving zero defects and quality service in the emergency and intensive care units of hospitals. The study aims to upgrade the healthcare standards of the country in line with the ISRO quality standards and best practices.

The procedures and practices of the quality assurance mechanism in vogue at ISRO were shared with the study team for setting the parameters to establish health care quality standards. Analysis of the collected data has been completed and interpretation of the research findings and drafting of the contents of the paper is underway, and it would be submitted for publication in one of the leading medical journals of the world. A protocol may be developed from the results of the study in the future. The management at Shija is grateful to ISRO for this award and opportunity, said the hospital.

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G20 meeting in Imphal 

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 20 2023

The first meet of four B20 sessions, an official G20 dialogue forum for the global business community, scheduled in North East India, was held in Imphal at City Convention Centre, Imphal East Manipur on February 17.

G20 meeting in Imphal pic source social media 

The session held as a part of the G20 summit that has to be organised in various parts of India under the theme “One Earth. One Family. One Nation” was witnessed by delegates from 23 nations.  The meet was named a conference on Opportunities for Multilateral Business Partnerships in ICT, Tourism, Healthcare and Handloom and was jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Manipur government.

Addressing the function chief minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh expressed his confidence that the B20 session would enable the state in exploring investors and partnership opportunities as it provides the platform to showcase the potential and strength of the state to visiting nations.

He informed that Manipur with a population of around 2.72 million and an area of over 22,300 sq. km. is the gateway of India to South East Asian countries. The state has the perfect setting for implementing India’s Act East Policy and the State is the bridge between South East Asia and India.
 Considering road and connectivity are the key to development, the state government give top priority to improving the road infrastructure. As such road construction is being taken up in several parts of the state not only on national and Asian highways. once the stretch of the Asian Highway within Myanmar gets completed, road travel from Manipur to Bangkok will be possible within 16-18 hours, he added.

 He also said that state government has taken up the step to start international flights from Imphal to Mandalay in Myanmar and Bangkok in Thailand. Imphal International Airport would soon have a new integrated terminal and an air cargo terminal. Train services would also reach Imphal City by next year. Feasibility survey of reaching rail line to Moreh connecting Myanmar.
 
With the vision to promote business and investors, he said that various laws, policies were enacted. The new Industrial and Investment Promotion Policy of Manipur has been adopted, Manipur Industrial Single Window Clearance Act, 2021 was enacted, Manipur Integrated Logistics Policy 2022 was notified, set up land bank policy to provide adequate land for development. 

The inaugural session was followed by a plenary session, where topics including Investment Opportunities & Support Ecosystem for doing Business in Manipur, Opportunities in Core Sector, Healthcare & Medical Tourism, Tourism & Hospitality, ICT, Handlooms & Textiles would be deliberated. Representatives of G20 and other countries also addressed the plenary session.
 
The Inaugural Session of the Conference was also attended by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Dr R.K. Ranjan Singh; Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Som Parkash; Chief Secretary, Manipur Dr Rajesh Kumar, Joint Secretary (Summits) G20 Secretariat, Government of India, L. Ramesh Babu; Commissioner, Textiles & Commerce, Industries, Government of Manipur, Pradeep K Jha and Member, Confederation of Indian Industry Gopi K More. Ministers, MLAs and high-ranking government officials. It is worth mentioning that representing nations of the B20 are Australia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Chad, Canada, China, France, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Nepal, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Tunisia, Uganda, the United States and the United Kingdom.

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B20 meeting in Manipur gaining positive outcome 

By James Khangenbam Imphal Updated Feb 19 2023

An American company has shared its willingness to invest USD 500 million in improving the tourism sector. And delegates from Argentina have shown interested in developing the game of football in Manipur, said Chief Minister N Biren Singh. He said this to the media on the sideline of a sightseeing tour organised for the B-20 delegates at the Marjing Polo Complex at Heingang today

B20 meeting in Manipur pic source social media 

Notably, the Business 20 (B20) is the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community. Delegates including diplomats, overseas industry (business) representatives from more than 20 countries are in Manipur for the B-20 conference. Notably, the first of the four B-20 sessions scheduled to be held in the North-East region was held in Imphal yesterday. At Heingang, the delegates saw the Marjing Polo Complex, which houses the world’s tallest polo statue and on the polo ground at the foothill of the Heingang hillock, they saw demonstration of traditional Arambai throwing and modern polo game. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said, the B-20 session is being participated by 23 Nations represented by 26 overseas business delegates, 24 diplomats. This is the first time Manipur has hosted such a summit and it is historic, he said.

pic source social media 

If it weren’t for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India would not have got the presidency of the G-20, he added. He said, during the B2B session held at the City Convention Centre yesterday, a US company shared its willingness to invest around 500 million USD in the State’s tourism sector. Also, delegates from Argentina and Peru urged Manipur to send nurses to their countries. Moreover Argentina the team representing have shown interest in assisting and improving the game of football in Manipur, he added. From Heingang, the delegates then headed to Bishnupur district and visited the Indian National Army Memorial Complex at Moirang before heading to Sendra. Notably, the INA Memorial Complex is the place where the tricolor was first hoisted by the National Army during World War-II and it pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. At Sendra, the delegates enjoyed motor-boat rides in the Loktak Lake, which is the largest freshwater lake in the North-East

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CM assures super speciality facilities at Senapati,Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel

CM assures super speciality facilities picture source Social media

Imphal, Jan 22 By James khangembam.

While attending the Tekru-Nge celebration at Jessami village, Ukhrul, the Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the Government has taken a decision to construct super specialty health-care facilities infra-structure in the four hill districts of Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong and Chandel at the earliest so that patients from far-flung villages do not have to travel to Imphal or other cities for treatment.

The festival is celebrated under the theme & quot;Walking through the diversity and richness of Jessami & quot;. At the moment, despite the lack of specialist doctors in the hill districts, treatment for diseases requiring specialist doctors is conducted through Tele-ICU in the hill district hospitals the Chief Minister continued. "We are also trying to increase  the number of super specialist doctors", the Chief Minister said referring to shortage of doctors in the State.

Biren also highlighted the changes witnessed in the State and said this has been made possible with the support and cooperation of the people.Peace has brought development in the State, the Chief Minister added. The Chief Minister also assured office buildings of Additional SP and Additional Deputy Commissioner at the earliest and to further look into the memorandum submitted by the people including making of SBI branch operational to ease monetary transactions.

The Chief Minister asked the villagers to submit a report with proper geo-tagging and mapping through the DC for the development of a wildlife sanctuary at a nearby forest area which is home to different faunas including Nongin bird.He also appreciated Jessami villagers for preserving and protecting Nongin (State bird).He said that Nongin festival would be incorporated as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival from the next edition.

CM assures super speciality facilities Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Chandel

Biren said that a war museum and four additional rooms of Jessami Higher Secondary School would be constructed at the earliest.The inaugural function was also attended by Ministers Transport Minister Khashim Vashum, Social Welfare Minister H Dingo, MLA Thangjam Arun Kumar, TNL president David K Shimray and TNWL president SA Ramnganing, among others.

 As a part of the celebration, the Chief Minister also dedicated the Model Residential School, LM Block, Ukhrul and Cave Tourism Project at Khangkhui Cave to the public and inaugurated display of cultural and WW II related items.Transport Minister Khashim Vashum said that the present Government under N Biren has great concern for the border villages.

Many projects including highway construction, transit camp, school up gradation, drinking water to every household, infrastructural development etc were taken up under his leadership with the primary objective of ensuring development in remote areas and border villages, Khashim Vashum said. Earlier, the villagers dressed in colorful traditional attire escorted the Chief Minister and his team to the local ground. War dance, display of pounding rice by Jessami womenfolk and traditional games were the main attractions of the day.

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Nemcha Kipgen highlights State government initiatives at the 19th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE)

Entrepreneurship

Textiles, Commerce and Industries Minister Nemcha Kipgen attended the 19th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) held at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi on 19 th Jan. She is also one of the members of the General Body of IIE. The meeting
was cochaired by the Union Minister Dharmendra, 19th Annual General Body Meeting Pradhan, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (SDE) and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region (DoNER) During the meeting,Nemcha Kipgen highlighted the initiatives taken up by Chief Minister N Biren Singh for the upliftment of the budding entrepreneurs of the State by introducing the Manipur Start-up Scheme and various others assured support for the youths to set up new enterprises through such
programmes.

She further maintained that for growth of entrepreneurship in the State, smooth and time bound decisions on statutory compliances, seamless access to incentives and network of support for access to appropriate technology and a facilitative State apparatus are needed. With regards to the above, she enlisted the measures to be taken up which includes establishment of industrial estate in the remaining ten districts of Manipur along with a second one at Imphal West.

A proposal has been raised for a mega industrial park at Jiribam district and support for the gateway city is being developed by the Urban Development Department, she added. She continued that plans are
underway to construct a multi model logistic park at Moreh and warehouses at all districts. During the board meeting, annual reports for the financial year 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 were placed before the
General body members for ratification and Annual report 2021-22 for adoption; various activities namely number of training programmes, participants and revenue, entrepreneurship and skill development programmes with the Ministries were reviewed amongst others. Resident Commissioner, Manipur Bhawan, Delhi Devesh Deval also attended the meeting.

Mention may also be made that the present BJP government under the leadership of Shri Biren Singh has taken up Start up Schemes where many youths of the state had got opportunities of getting loans with
subsidy to further their entrepreneurial set up. The initiatives goes a long way in tapping the wit and wisdom of the resourceful human resource of the State. The scheme serves as a great motivation,
encouragement and support for those who are into entrepreneurship.

By James khangembam

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Man took shots at, impact close to NPP chosen one’s home

Imphal: Poll-bound Manipur has seen moved forward savagery at better places in Imphal East locale as a 44-year-elderly person was harmed in a weapon assault at Keirao supporters on Wednesday night, while a bomb detonated close to the private entryway of Khurai’s NPP up-and-comer Laitonjam Jayananda on Thursday morning.

Manipur will decide on February 28 and March 5 to choose 60 officials. The outcomes will be announced on March 10. The valley regions that house 40 seats have seen various types of irregular fierce episodes since the most recent couple of weeks, even as Assam Rifles on Wednesday held onto six IEDs and other dangerous materials in Manipur’s Moreh town lining Myanmar.

Md Sahabuddin of Kyamgei region in Keirao body electorate alongside three of his family members were coming back in a vehicle on Wednesday night around 9 when a few allies of the NPP up-and-comer halted them, blaming them for disseminating cash for the benefit of the seat’s BJP up-and-comer, a relative said.

Dismissing the charge, the four answered that they were getting back subsequent to going to a patient at the medical clinic, he said, adding that in a little while, the NPP laborers started hitting the vehicle. After they arrived at home, one more gathering jumped into their homes and one of them whipped out a weapon and shot at Sahabuddin’s left thigh prior to escaping, he said, adding that a portion of their relatives were additionally whipped by the assailants.

Police showed up and hurried Sahabuddin to an emergency clinic here. The cops, who tracked down an unfilled instance of a 9mm shot close to his home, enrolled a case. A few nearby individuals were additionally gotten for check.

In the interim, pressure held the Khurai Konsam Leikai region after a bomb detonated close to the private door of Jayananda on Thursday around 3 am.

Prior, obscure people heaved bombs at two separate camps of the up-and-comer, local people said. Irate nearby ladies challenged the bomb assault on Thursday.

In one more episode, a BJP laborer was beaten by unidentified men at Noney region’s Longmai region on Wednesday .

By Banti Phurailatpam

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Phurailatpam Banti’s Visual art at ‘Trafficking of children for sexual exploitation’

 

Phurailatpam Banti’s fine art at ‘Trafficking of children for sexual exploitation’

Phurailatpam Banti Sharma was brought into the world on June 26th 1981 at Khoyathong Polem Leikai in the Imphal West region of Manipur to a Meitei-Hindu Brahmin family. He finished the Certificate in Interactive media and Web Designing from Vivekanda Foundation of PC training Delhi. He likewise holds different Recognitions in photography, videography just as the DFA Confirmation in artistic work and took an interest in different photography contests at the public level. (National  youth Festival 2012 in Mangalore under the service of youth undertakings a games, govt of India). 

Phurailatpam Banti has worked in advanced composition, delineating folktale accounts of Manipur , he is knowledgeable about visual expressions and experimented with different mediums and types of painting throughout the long term. As he battled to deal his craftsmanships, he took up a brief occupation as a photograph writer for different media houses like Image tv Kakching, e-pao.net (web-based media and distribution site) and as an independent photograph columnist because of his photography abilities. 


However, his imaginative ability of being a characteristic conceived painter was never a long way from him showing guarantees and encounters in the field of visual expressions. His artwork were first chosen and shown at the “Chitra Santhe” coordinated by Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath on 31st Jan 2010. 


His artworks were likewise displayed at the 33rd Yearly State Workmanship Show coordinated by Manipur State Kala Akademi, Imphal, seventh Manipur State Craftsmanship Composition 2009 held at the Manipur State Workmanship Exhibition coordinated by Manipur state Kala Akademi, tenth Manipur State Craftsmanship Article 2013 coordinated by Manipur State Kala Akademi under the aegis of Lalit Lala Akademi, New Delhi. 


After the entirety of his battles and energy in this fine art, one of Phurailatpam Banti Sharma’s best painting is currently being printed as a coat front of the book named is ‘Trafficking of children for sexual exploitation’ (Public Global law 1864-1950) and by Sunil Salankey Rao, distributed by OXFORD College Press. This book is avilable in Oxford grant on the web (Oxford college press is a division of the unerversity of oxford). 


The book examines the improvement of public global law (1864-1950) identifying with the ‘Trafficking of children for sexual exploitation’ . The creator Sunil Salankey Rao is a legal advisor of Public Worldwide law and a partner instructor at the Monash College, Australia. 

Banti Sharma did related with social issue of his craft . The highlighting of Sharma’s work of art in a worldwide distribution is a surely extraordinary accomplishment for himself as well as for the artistes in the state. So we need to appreciate for him and our Manipur govt additionally need to see the value in our Worldwide craftsman to Mr Purailatpam Banti Sharma, child of Phurailatpam Damudor Sharma. At the point when I read this book in that time I saw Banti’s representation and I realize that he is additionally a photograph columnist of e-pao.net Manipur. I visit to his home and connected with Mr Phurailatpam Banti Sharma.

Banti purailatpam need to help out Goverment and need to help Artist. So many Artist likewise work Global Degree of there painting. He say that adoration to Craftsman and compassionately Backing to Craftsman. Craftsman likewise bring a significant level of our Socity to know our way of life and numerous more.If painting, compelling artwork in Olympic Game,our Manipur Craftsman will get the Madel.Artist additionally have Dream yet in here no Fantasy.

By:-Rajesh Nongthongbam

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My Family Covid Story !

 My Family Covid Story !

On April 25th, me and my both parents were tested positive for Covid !


I decided to hospitalize my mother as she is diabetic since 25 years and had a history of tuberculosis (she contacted while on duty at JNIMS as staff nurse but cured 10 years ago). We went to Shija Hospital and got her blood investigation done. But decided to home quarantine as we do not get a cabin room at the hospital.


Was home quarantine for about 5 days. I kept consulting with a very good doctor one of my friend recently introduced while at home.


Besides I kept checking for admitting at JNIMS as my mother insisted and as she was a former staff nurse there.  I had a word with the CMO Imphal East and she responded positively but did not pick up my next call. My mother’s former working colleagues later informed that we should be looking for hospital in Imphal West as per guidelines.  


At Covid Ward RIMS !


By the time my mother was admitted at RIMS with the help of a cousin doctor with due recommended letters by CMO Office, her Oxygen Saturation was fluctuating between 87 and 91. 


Upon reaching RIMS Covid ward, a concerned doctor thoroughly investigated my mother’s medical history which I narrated and discussed for about half an hour over the phone. The Doctor called up from a dedicated covid centre they call Green Zone and we were at the Red Zone where duty doctors and nurses executes the decision taken at the Green Zone. 

  

I requested the doctor to give strength to my mother in the first instance as she has not been taking proper food for about 6 days. She was given RL and Normal Saline at home. The same followed at the hospital, a DNS was added with a condition that I have to check my mothers’ glucose level every 2 hours when the glucose was on and I have to report the doctor if her glucose level was 250 and above. It took 6 hours to complete a bottle of DNS in a slow pace.


She was still having only about 50 grams of solid food; the DNS was a strength booster. I gave her Diabetic Ensure a food supplement drink which she usually take but she refuse to drink properly except for few sips. 


She was also having diarrhoea at the time of hospitalization and my cousin doctor had given some medicine which continued for the second day at RIMS and slowly her diarrhoea subsided.


Antibiotics and other medication were injected on a daily basis at the covid ward. Her doctor at RIMS assured that my mother will get Covid negative result in 5 days and will be shifted to Medicine ward for improving her health. I appreciated the doctor for his commitment and just as the doctor predicted my mother and myself went for a Covid test and we were tested negative on the fifth day of hospitalization where I was attending my mother. 


I was very healthy and able to attend my mother properly. We were shifted to the medicine ward the evening we tested negative.


I truly appreciate and would like to give an excellent rating for the doctors at RIMS for their dedication, confidence and honesty at the turn of the events.


At the Medicine ward !


My mother was already very weak as she continued to avoid food intake even after she tested negative and was under medication for almost 9 days starting from home. She only had a single proper meal or two during the Covid ward days. I was so happy when she started taking proper food twice but her appetite got lost somewhere again.


She started taking food while at the medicine ward.


At the Medicine ward, a senior doctor who is a professor at RIMS was in charge of my mother’s healthcare. He was assisted by five to six doctors who visited my mother daily at different time and several medical investigations were taken from time to time.


The senior doctor who was in charge of looking after my mother prescribed a protein supplement drink after investigation reports of lack of protein besides administrating several other medicines. A new regime for insulin was also given proportionately to the food intake. 


Slowly she started regaining her health as she rediscovered her appetite in the following days. My relatives help us a lot by cooking good food and delivering them to us. After 8 days at the medicine ward, she was discharged and a follow up after 14 days at RIMS OPD was advised.  


My Father admitted at RIMS 


While all these things were happening, my father who was healthy and who decided to stay back home alone under home quarantine was becoming weak after about 6 days of separation. In between we were planning to hospitalize him as one of my good friend arranged a vacant bed for my father at a government hospital but my father declined claiming that he was fine that time.


We were quite happy at my father’s will and strength, until one of my cousin in the following days called up that my father needed help. We follow up and I retook the help of my friend for the recommendation letter from the CMO office, with that we seek admission at RIMS and finally made it after about 10 hours with helps from friends and relatives. 


My  sister replaced my assistance


I was exhausted and my energy level was plummeting down with lack of sleep at Covid Ward RIMS I called my sister for help. She came to take my place to assist my mother at RIMS Covid Ward. She wore mask and volunteered in the red zone. While I went back to home quarantine and also look after my father. But I had to come back to the hospital seeking admission for my father. Without a recommendation letter it was not possible and I had to seek help the next day to get the paper done after accessing my father’s health overnight. My father was admitted at covid ward and my sister had to stay back with my father while I moved to medicine ward with my mother to attend her. 


Back home with Covid Negative results 


Few days back my mother was discharged from RIMS after she attend a stable health, followed by my father along with my sister after getting the Covid negative certificates. 


With my sister and brother in law and relatives the mission to bring out covid negative results for my parents and to stabilize their health was possible. The will and strength my sister showed and did at the Covid ward was beyond words. 


RIMS 


My heartfelt appreciation goes to the Doctors and Nurses at RIMS who gave their best at a challenging time. Their fighting spirit for the service of humanity was high and I have witnessed them in action. 


Present situation 


Having recovered, we are doing our best in restoring the health of my parent. Day by day they are gaining more strength and are in good health.


Mask works ! 

I have came across attendants staying in the covid ward for two weeks to attend their family members who tested positive, tested negative just by wearing proper mask and washing hands. 


Know your weapon ! 


Stay Safe, Stay Healthy People!

By James Khangenbam

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My Family Covid Story !

 My Family Covid Story !

On April 25th, me and my both parents were tested positive for Covid !


I decided to hospitalize my mother as she is diabetic since 25 years and had a history of tuberculosis (she contacted while on duty at JNIMS as staff nurse but cured 10 years ago). We went to Shija Hospital and got her blood investigation done. But decided to home quarantine as we do not get a cabin room at the hospital.


Was home quarantine for about 5 days. I kept consulting with a very good doctor one of my friend recently introduced while at home.


Besides I kept checking for admitting at JNIMS as my mother insisted and as she was a former staff nurse there.  I had a word with the CMO Imphal East and she responded positively but did not pick up my next call. My mother’s former working colleagues later informed that we should be looking for hospital in Imphal West as per guidelines.  


At Covid Ward RIMS !


By the time my mother was admitted at RIMS with the help of a cousin doctor with due recommended letters by CMO Office, her Oxygen Saturation was fluctuating between 87 and 91. 


Upon reaching RIMS Covid ward, a concerned doctor thoroughly investigated my mother’s medical history which I narrated and discussed for about half an hour over the phone. The Doctor called up from a dedicated covid centre they call Green Zone and we were at the Red Zone where duty doctors and nurses executes the decision taken at the Green Zone. 

  

I requested the doctor to give strength to my mother in the first instance as she has not been taking proper food for about 6 days. She was given RL and Normal Saline at home. The same followed at the hospital, a DNS was added with a condition that I have to check my mothers’ glucose level every 2 hours when the glucose was on and I have to report the doctor if her glucose level was 250 and above. It took 6 hours to complete a bottle of DNS in a slow pace.


She was still having only about 50 grams of solid food; the DNS was a strength booster. I gave her Diabetic Ensure a food supplement drink which she usually take but she refuse to drink properly except for few sips. 


She was also having diarrhoea at the time of hospitalization and my cousin doctor had given some medicine which continued for the second day at RIMS and slowly her diarrhoea subsided.


Antibiotics and other medication were injected on a daily basis at the covid ward. Her doctor at RIMS assured that my mother will get Covid negative result in 5 days and will be shifted to Medicine ward for improving her health. I appreciated the doctor for his commitment and just as the doctor predicted my mother and myself went for a Covid test and we were tested negative on the fifth day of hospitalization where I was attending my mother. 


I was very healthy and able to attend my mother properly. We were shifted to the medicine ward the evening we tested negative.


I truly appreciate and would like to give an excellent rating for the doctors at RIMS for their dedication, confidence and honesty at the turn of the events.


At the Medicine ward !


My mother was already very weak as she continued to avoid food intake even after she tested negative and was under medication for almost 9 days starting from home. She only had a single proper meal or two during the Covid ward days. I was so happy when she started taking proper food twice but her appetite got lost somewhere again.


She started taking food while at the medicine ward.


At the Medicine ward, a senior doctor who is a professor at RIMS was in charge of my mother’s healthcare. He was assisted by five to six doctors who visited my mother daily at different time and several medical investigations were taken from time to time.


The senior doctor who was in charge of looking after my mother prescribed a protein supplement drink after investigation reports of lack of protein besides administrating several other medicines. A new regime for insulin was also given proportionately to the food intake. 


Slowly she started regaining her health as she rediscovered her appetite in the following days. My relatives help us a lot by cooking good food and delivering them to us. After 8 days at the medicine ward, she was discharged and a follow up after 14 days at RIMS OPD was advised.  


My Father admitted at RIMS 


While all these things were happening, my father who was healthy and who decided to stay back home alone under home quarantine was becoming weak after about 6 days of separation. In between we were planning to hospitalize him as one of my good friend arranged a vacant bed for my father at a government hospital but my father declined claiming that he was fine that time.


We were quite happy at my father’s will and strength, until one of my cousin in the following days called up that my father needed help. We follow up and I retook the help of my friend for the recommendation letter from the CMO office, with that we seek admission at RIMS and finally made it after about 10 hours with helps from friends and relatives. 


My  sister replaced my assistance


I was exhausted and my energy level was plummeting down with lack of sleep at Covid Ward RIMS I called my sister for help. She came to take my place to assist my mother at RIMS Covid Ward. She wore mask and volunteered in the red zone. While I went back to home quarantine and also look after my father. But I had to come back to the hospital seeking admission for my father. Without a recommendation letter it was not possible and I had to seek help the next day to get the paper done after accessing my father’s health overnight. My father was admitted at covid ward and my sister had to stay back with my father while I moved to medicine ward with my mother to attend her. 


Back home with Covid Negative results 


Few days back my mother was discharged from RIMS after she attend a stable health, followed by my father along with my sister after getting the Covid negative certificates. 


With my sister and brother in law and relatives the mission to bring out covid negative results for my parents and to stabilize their health was possible. The will and strength my sister showed and did at the Covid ward was beyond words. 


RIMS 


My heartfelt appreciation goes to the Doctors and Nurses at RIMS who gave their best at a challenging time. Their fighting spirit for the service of humanity was high and I have witnessed them in action. 


Present situation 


Having recovered, we are doing our best in restoring the health of my parent. Day by day they are gaining more strength and are in good health.


Mask works ! 

I have came across attendants staying in the covid ward for two weeks to attend their family members who tested positive, tested negative just by wearing proper mask and washing hands. 


Know your weapon ! 


Stay Safe, Stay Healthy People!

By James Khangenbam

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