CM-MOT Surgical Camp held in Aboi

In a major boost to accessible healthcare, Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre (CM-MOT) surgical camp was inaugurated on October 23, at Community Health Centre (CHC), Aboi, Mon district with an aim to deliver advanced surgical and healthcare services directly to citizens in remote and underserved areas of Nagaland.
A press release by media coordinator, NHM, Mon, Leeyan Chemshy, stated that Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, MLA, explained the vision behind CM-MOT programme, noting that while schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) exist, many in remote regions cannot access them due to travel costs and logistical barriers.
He thereby added this was the reason Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio launched the initiative, to bring surgical and medical services to people’s doorsteps.
Expressing gratitude to the chief minister for sponsoring and supporting the programme, he said, “Since its launch on January 26, 2025, the CM-MOT team has visited 21 locations. Under Mon District, the team will be covering Aboi and Tobu. Our diverse medical team represents the unity of all tribes working together for one cause, service to humanity.”
Speaking on behalf of district administration, ADC Aboi, Thangpong, commended CM-MOT team for their dedication and compassion.
He noted that such noble initiative restores health, relieves suffering, and brings hope to those in need, while adding that their service reflects true spirit of medical profession, to heal, to comfort, and to serve humanity.
He also thanked Manpon Konyak, MLA, for taking the initiative and facilitating the CM-MOT team’s visit to Aboi, noting that such cooperation between leadership and medical community makes the programme more impactful.
Highlighting the challenges in rural healthcare, Thangpong noted that distance, financial constraints, and lack of awareness were the primary reasons for delay in surgical treatment, and thereby reiterated the administration’s full support for the CM-MOT mission and emphasized the importance of combining preventive and curative care. He also extended gratitude to 11th IR for providing accommodation to the visiting medical team.
The release added that welcome address was delivered by chairman, Hospital Management Committee (HCMC) Aboi CHC, Wanglem Konyak, invocation and dedicatory prayer offered by associate pastor, Pinkhong Fellowship Aboi, Manpong, and programme was chaired by staff nurse, Aboi CHC, Walangla.
The CM-MOT medical team included Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, MLA & laparoscopic surgeon, anesthesiologist & managing director, Kohima Hospital, Dr. Keneilhoulie Medom, surgeon, Medical College, Dr. Mhashie, consultant laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Rovino, dental surgeon, Dr. Lanumeren, supported by four nurses and three OT technicians.