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Kohima: The State Bank of India delivered a new medical equipment package to the District Hospital Kiphire during an event held at the facility's conference hall on October 17. The donation aims to bolster local healthcare services and make the hospital blood bank fully functional. Dr. Chumdemo Kikon, a medical officer at the hospital, accepted the gift on behalf of the medical superintendent.
Kikon thanked the bank for reaching beyond standard financial services to help the community. He noted that the gear will improve healthcare delivery for the people of Kiphire. Aketo Sangtam, executive chairman of the United Sangtam Students’ Conference, also praised the bank. He called the equipment a vital addition and urged hospital staff to maintain the new resources carefully.
SBI branch manager Rajarshi highlighted the bank commitment to social projects during the ceremony. He shared a personal connection to the cause while revealing his own history of service. "The day’s contribution marked his 44th donation," he said, referring to his personal record of giving blood. He thanked Longtili C. Sangtam and the Akehda Amulung team for coordinating the logistics.
Longtili C. Sangtam, who founded Akehda Amulung, stressed that the donation marks a significant step for local patient safety. He encouraged better cooperation between banks and regional stakeholders to meet ongoing medical needs. The program closed with a blood donation drive led by both the branch manager and the Akehda Amulung founder.
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