5th phase of the CM-MOT was conducted at Tamlu sub-division under Longleng District on May 24.
Morung Express news
Kohima | May 24
Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre (CM-MOT) continues to bring laparoscopic surgeries to interior pockets of the state. In this regard, the CM-MOT team initiated by the state government reached Tamlu sub-division under Longleng District and conducted several surgeries, Ultrasound, dental check up and health check-up on May 24.
This is the 5th phase of the CM-MOT.
An update from the team of medical professional of the CM-MOT informed that the team was led by Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso, MLA Kohima Town, a renowned laproscopic surgeon and other medical practitioners including senior resident at the Nagaland medical college, Dr Moatemjen Ozukum, Dr Rovino, surgeon from Kohimas hospital, Anesthesiologist Dr Keneilhoulie Medom, Managing Director, Kohimas and Dr Lanu Mollier dental surgeon. Among others were three senior operation theatre (OT) nurses, two OT technicians.
The free CM-MOT camp conducted around 30 different surgeries. A total of 350 people were examined in the OPD, 40. Ultrasounds were undertaken and 50 dental check-up were done.
The team conducted surgeries for those as young as three-year old removing tumour from the neck, hernia and hydrocoel under pediatric, removal of gall bladder stone, kidney stone, appendix, fibroids and cysts among others.
The medical practitioners as part of the team while sharing their challenges observed that many places in Nagaland still lack basic health care facilities especially improper Operation Theatre despite having recognized Community Health Centres (CHCs).
It cited that these CHCs operate with just 1 MBBS doctor.
The team also observed that after conducting a comprehensive visit to various government hospitals, CHCs and PHCs across Nagaland, there is a dire need for dental services in these institutions.
“Despite having dental supplies and equipment, these institutions often remain unable to provide essential oral healthcare services due to the absence of trained dental professionals which requires a job creation for the dental department,” it said.
The CMMOT team also extended appreciation to Deputy Commissioner Kohima, B Henok Buchem, NCS for providing accommodation to the team.
The CM-MOT was launched in January 26 by the Governor of Nagaland, La Ganesan with the aim to provide advanced surgical and healthcare services to rural and remote areas of Nagaland. The first CM-MOT was held in Meluri district.
