Imphal: Amid signs of a fresh COVID-19 resurgence, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials and medical experts to assess the state’s preparedness and response strategy.
The meeting was convened in light of recent advisories issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, urging states to enhance surveillance, testing, and medical readiness to manage any potential surge in cases.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, senior medical officials from the State Health Department and other concerned authorities.
Officials briefed the Governor on the state’s preparedness, including diagnostics, protective equipment, oxygen supply, ICU and isolation wards, essential drugs, and the IDSP–IHIP portal. Challenges related to testing capacity, medical supplies and hospital readiness were also discussed.
Governor advised the importance of proactive measures, adequate medical infrastructure, and community awareness to ensure the state remains equipped to handle any potential surge in COVID-19 cases.
So far, Manipur has recorded a total of 13 fresh COVID-19 positive cases, of which 12 are on home isolation.
Meanwhile, in response to the rise of fresh COVID-19 cases, the authority of the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal has strengthened the safety measures and enforced wearing of masks mandatory within the premises.
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