Eleven women from the Sumi community, who secured MBBC seat through NEET 2024 were felicitated at the 7th annual Dr. Toshevi Sümi Totimi MBBS Award held at Putuonuo Hospital Conference Hall, Kohima on October 29.
The awardees were: Ovitoli Sumi, Leah A Yeputhomi, Qhemi Yeptho, Anguvili Swu, Tonanili Achumi, Estina Chishi, Lito Swu, Ninu V Aye, Khekali Achumi, Kili V Awomi, and Eurica Sumi.
At the ceremony, Ninu V Aye spoke on behalf of the awardees while Piholi Swunetho, president STH spoke on behalf of the Sümi Totimi Hoho, and Kuholi Chishi, Associate Pastor Women SBCK prayed for the awardees. The programme was witnessed by 70 attendees, and graced with a thanksgiving song by Kivito Achumi.
Dr. Toshevi Sümi Totimi MBBS Award is an initiative of Dr. Toshevi Keditsu Sema, the first lady doctor from the Sümi tribe. She completed her MBBS in 1977 from Guwahati Medical College.
The award is officiated by Dr. K&T Keditsu Foundation in collaboration with Sümi Totimi Hoho, Nagaland, and presented annually to Sümi women who qualify to study graduate medical course (MBBS) though the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in India. This award comprises of a certificate and cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000. Till date, 54 women recipients have been acknowledged with this award.