SBI donates medical equipment to Kiphire District Hospital

Kiphire, October 17 (MExN): The State Bank of India (SBI), under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, donated medical equipment to District Hospital Kiphire (DHK) to strengthen healthcare services and help make the hospital's blood bank fully functional.The equipment handover and thanksgiving programme was held at the conference hall of District Hospital Kiphire, bringing together representatives of the hospital, SBI and community organisations. Speaking on behalf of the Medical Superintendent, Dr Chumdemo Kikon, Medical Officer at the hospital, thanked SBI for the donation, stating that the support would strengthen healthcare services and help the hospital serve the people of Kiphire better.He appreciated the bank for demonstrating social responsibility beyond banking and expressed hope for continued collaboration. He also acknowledged the support of SBI Kiphire and hospital stakeholders.Aketo Sangtam, Executive Chairman of the United Sangtam Students' Conference (USSC), expressed gratitude to SBI on behalf of the organisation and the people of Kiphire. He said the equipment was much needed and would help save lives, while urging the concerned department to ensure its proper care and maintenance.The 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.Sharing his personal commitment to voluntary blood donation, the branch manager said the donation on the day would be his 44th. He assured continued SBI support for similar initiatives and thanked Longtili C Sangtam, founder of Akehda Amulung, and his team for coordinating the programme.Longtili C Sangtam said the donation was an important step towards improving local healthcare and ensuring better access to safe blood for patients. He emphasised the need for cooperation among banks, healthcare institutions, community organisations and district stakeholders to address local needs.He also urged people to come forward for voluntary blood donation to help save lives.The programme concluded with a blood donation drive in which Longtili C Sangtam and SBI Branch Manager Rajarshi donated blood.