ZR Thiamsanga was visiting his constituency to assess the damage caused by the recent earthquakes. (File)
Aizawl:
Mizoram lawmaker ZR Thiamsanga, who was visiting earthquake-affected areas in the remote Champhai district, performed an emergency Caesarean section and helped a woman give birth when told no doctor was available. available to treat her.
Mr. Thiamsanga, a doctor by profession specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, often puts on his stethoscope to respond to medical emergencies in remote areas.
He was visiting his constituency, Champhai North, near the Myanmar border, on Monday to assess the damage from the recent earthquakes and take stock of the COVID-19 situation.
C Lalhmangaihsangi (38) from the remote village of Ngur, who was expecting her second child, was bleeding profusely and his condition was critical, Thiamsanga told PTI.
The doctor at Champhai Hospital was on leave due to health issues and the woman was unable to travel to Aizawl, about 200 km away, he said.
When I was informed of the woman’s condition, I immediately rushed to the hospital and performed an emergency Caesarean section, he added.
Both mother and baby are fine, he says. Mr. Thiamsanga said it was his responsibility to help those in need.
In June, he made headlines when he rushed to deal with sick security personnel guarding the India-Myanmar border, crossing a stream and walking for several miles.
He contested the 2018 election on a ticket from the Mizo National Front (MNF) and defeated sitting MP TT Zothansanga.
He is currently also vice-president of the National Council for Health and Family Welfare.
