Nagaland Launches Advanced Surgical and Healthcare Services Expand to Remote Areas: CM-MOT

Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre (CM-MOT) launched to the remote and rural areas of Nagaland
Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre: CM-MOT, Nagaland (Representational Image: Wikimedia commons)
Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre: CM-MOT, Nagaland (Representational Image: Wikimedia commons)
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During the state’s Republic Day celebration on January 26, in the presence of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland Governor La Ganesan officially launched Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre (CM-MOT) to the remote and rural areas, consisting of advanced surgical and healthcare services. This initiative was taken to combat the challenges faced by people from remote and rural areas in accessing quality healthcare. 

Under the leadership of Kohima town MLA, a team of medical professionals led by Dr. Tsielhoutuo Rhetso, successfully performed 24 minor and major surgeries on January 27, all free of cost.

The medical team comprises anesthesiologists, surgeons, technicians, pharmacists, drivers, private practitioners, and government doctors, all committed to serving the public.

Investigation like Ultrasound, CT Scan, X-rays etc which cost only a few thousand, but they spend huge expenditures due to travel or other amenities.

Dr. Tsielhoutuo Rhetso, CM-MOT

Bridging the Healthcare Gap in Rural Nagaland:

CM-MOT is a mobile hospital on wheels equipped with advanced medical technology including keyhole surgery capabilities and portable diagnostic tools (ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, and blood testing equipment). Through the funds from the Chief Minister, XUV vehicles are also arranged to navigate tough surfaces, particularly during monsoon seasons.

Team of medical professionals performed minor and major surgeries, all free of cost (Representational Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Team of medical professionals performed minor and major surgeries, all free of cost (Representational Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Advantages of MOT:

  • Doorstep healthcare facility

  • Even the most remote communities can receive specialized medical care

  • Rural and remote communities can now benefit from PMJAY and CMHIS schemes

  • Reducing travel expenses for rural patients

  • Equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical tools

The medical team will be undertaking different kinds of surgeries daily. Highlighting the team’s commitment to bringing medical intervention to remote locations, Dr. Tsielhoutuo Rhetso expressed particular satisfaction over treating a four-month-old infant with a cleft lip.

Such intervention will be able to bring smile to a child & impact its future
Dr. Tsielhoutuo Rhetso, CM-MOT

Despite having all the facilities and manpower, CM-MOT team faces challenges like:

  • Post-operative care - As the local medical staff in remote areas do not usually handle surgical cases, they require the mobile team to stay back 24-48 hours to monitor post-operative patients. 

  • Availability of sterile operating rooms - The team seeks community support to utilize clean spaces such as panchayat halls or schools

However, this project aspires to ensure accessible healthcare to all regardless of location in Nagaland. Depending on the availability of funds, the mobile team will continue on a monthly or 2-3 weeks basis, prioritizing regions with limited medical facilities.

(Input from various sources)

(Rehash/Dr. Disha Merlyn Mathias/MSM)

Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre: CM-MOT, Nagaland (Representational Image: Wikimedia commons)
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