As a part of Chief Minister Mobile Operation Theater (CM-MOT), a one-day free surgical medical camp was conducted at CHC Bhandari, Wokha on 28th July 2025.
The inaugural programme on surgical camp was graced by MLA, Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütsa as the Chief Guest. While speaking at the event, he stated that CM-MOT is a state -led initiative launched on 26 January 2025 by Governor of Nagaland with a commitment to improve healthcare access in the rural and remote areas of the state.
He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the visionary leader, the Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and further and stated that the mobile surgical camp has been great success, actively reaching various districts and delivering much needed health care services to the people across the district.
He also informed the communities to avail free Healthcare schemes like PMJAY and CMHIS.
Dr. Rhütsa thanked MLA, Chairman SDPDB Bhandari & Chairman for Environment and Climate Change (NLA), Achumbemo Kikon for providing logistical support to the Medical team.
And he also thanked CHC staff Bhandari, ADC Bhandari, Deputy Commandant 7th NAP Bhandari and NGOs.
While delivering vote of thanks, Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhandari, Longasen Lotha, extended his appreciation to medical team led by MLA, Dr Rhütsa for his service, tireless effort, and dedicated commitment in serving the underprivileged communities in regard to healthcare.
In the programme, a short speech was also delivered by David K, Lotha Bhandari Town Councillor and the programme was chaired by Dr. Caroline T, SMO, CHC Bhandari.
A medical team of 6 doctors led by MLA Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso and consisting two Laparoscopic surgeons, one general surgeon, an anaesthesiologist and a dentist, from private and Government sectors alike, provided facilities including ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, blood testing, and instruments for general surgeries and minimally invasive surgeries.
During the past seven months, the CM-MOT team has successful performed over 500 surgeries in 17 different places across the district in Nagaland.
In Bhandari Sub-division, more than 20 surgeries were carried out and 53 OPD patients registered.
(Kanili, IA Bhandari)
