Manipur: Catholic Church to open 40-bed COVID-19 ward at CMC Hospital

Imphal: At a time when the healthcare sector is feeling the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic in Manipur, the Catholic Church has come forward to render its services. 

The state government approved the Catholic Church’s proposal of setting up a dedicated COVID-19 ward at the Catholic Medical Center (CMC) Hospital at Koirengei in Imphal during a meeting of the faith-based organisations (FBOs) with chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday.

“In these trying times, it becomes imperative as people of God to act towards protecting oneself, others and the world at large. While the action is challenging and at times clueless, we need to stand up to the situation facing all of us as much as we can best respond,” said Archbishop of Imphal, Most Rev Dominic Lumon DD, in his pastoral letter to the Catholic community.