DIMAPUR: SBI CSR Medical Equipment Handover and Thanksgiving Programme was held at the Conference Hall of District Hospital Kiphire (DHK) on October 17, aimed at strengthening healthcare services and making the hospital’s blood bank fully functional.
Speaking on behalf of the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Chumdemo Kikon, Medical Officer, DHK, expressed gratitude to SBI for the donation. He said the support would enhance healthcare delivery and enable the hospital to serve the people of Kiphire more effectively. He lauded SBI for demonstrating social responsibility beyond banking and hoped the partnership would continue.
Aketo Sangtam, executive chairman of the United Sangtam Students’ Conference (USSC), also conveyed gratitude on behalf of the organisation and the people of Kiphire. He said the equipment was much needed and would help save lives, urging the concerned department to take proper care of the facilities. He added that USSC would continue to prioritise education, health and infrastructure development.
SBI Branch Manager, Kiphire, appreciated the hospital’s efforts in providing healthcare and saving lives, describing the donation as additional support to its ongoing work. He shared his personal commitment to blood donation, noting that the day’s contribution marked his 44th donation. He assured that SBI would continue supporting such initiatives and thanked Longtili C. Sangtam and the Akehda Amulung team for coordinating the programme.
Founder of Akehda Amulung, Longtili C. Sangtam, expressed gratitude to SBI for supporting the healthcare needs of Kiphire. He said the donation was an important step towards improving local health services and ensuring better access to safe blood for patients. He stressed the importance of cooperation between banks, health institutions, community organisations and district stakeholders in addressing local needs, while encouraging voluntary blood donation to help save lives.
The programme concluded with a blood donation drive led by Longtili C. Sangtam and Rajarshi, SBI Branch Manager, Kiphire.
