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PB Acharya along with doctors and surgeons from the country at the medical workshop in Kohima on May 5. (EM Images)[/caption]
Kohima, May 5 (EMN): Nagaland Governor PB Acharya has advised medical practitioners in the state to keep themselves updated with the cutting edge technology in their respective area of expertise, considering the constant advancement in science and technology across the world.
Acharya stated this during his address at a medical workshop at Oking Hospital and Research Clinic Pvt. Ltd., in Kohima on May 5. The programme was organised by the East Zone Urological Society of India (Ezusi).
Acknowledging that the roles played by medical personnel and doctors in the lives of the people cannot be underrated, Acharya reminded that their profession also called for responsibility more than privilege. He asserted that the medical professionals, while equipping themselves with latest trends and knowledge and technology, should also endeavour to make healthcare ‘accessible and affordable’ to all.
The medical personnel were urged to continue upholding ethics and to always remember that “as healthcare providers, you do not merely treat a disease but a sick human being.” Acharya noted that patients now experience less pain, scarring and recover early due to the arrival of minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy, endoscopy and robots and other medical technology. This means people are able to return to work sooner and significantly add to the economy of the country, he said.
Appreciating the presence of eminent urologists, medical experts, and physicians at the workshop, Acharya was hopeful that the event would empower medical workers in the state with knowledge about the latest advancements in urology and provide a forum for discussions, review and approach for prevention, and better management of urologic diseases.
Further, the governor expressed delight that many ‘super specialists’ are in Nagaland, especially the availability of three qualified urologists viz. one in Kohima and two in Dimapur. He informed that Tata Trusts have agreed to collaborate with the state government to upgrade existing district hospitals so that level-one and two cancer treatment can be given in the district hospitals itself. Besides, he said doctors coming from outside would train the local doctors for the purpose.
Ezusi’s president, Dr. KK Panigrahy, spoke at the event too. He said that the organisation endeavours to visit all the ‘untouched states’ of the Northeast in the coming days. In the absence of urology departments in the hospitals of the state and with high rate of ‘nephrolithiasis,’ he sought the help of the governor to develop a urology department to cater to the needs of the people.
Also speaking on the occasion, Ezusi’s Secretary Dr. Harprit Singh emphasized on the urgent need to set up a urology department especially in the government hospitals in the state. He added that doctors from the east zone will extend all possible help.
On May 4 evening, discussion on various topics about prevention of stones, and the role of laboratories, and surgical methods, among others were discussed. Live operation procedures on various urological procedures, PCNL, and laparoscopy urosurgery were conducted by eminent doctors to ‘sharpen the knowledge and skills’ of budding urologists and surgeons.
