New Mobile Medical Unit launched in Kiphire

A new Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) was launched on June 18 in Kiphire, in a major initiative to extend healthcare services to remote and underserved communities in the district. The MMU was flagged off by deputy commissioner, Kiphire, Temsuwati Longkumer, at a formal event held at the District Hospital Conference Hall.
The MMU initiative is being implemented by the Entrepreneurs Associates (tEA) as the local partner with support from TATA AIG General Insurance Company Ltd., in collaboration with Swasti and the chief medical officer (CMO), Kiphire.
In his keynote address, Longkumer, praised the partnership and commitment of the healthcare workforce. He encouraged doctors and nurses to further enhance their outreach programme with MMU project, enabling healthcare in remote areas of Kiphire, which continues to be one of the most inaccessible areas of the state due to its difficult terrain.
CMO Dr. R. Wapanglmchen, outlined the MMU’s mission, highlighting its crucial role in addressing healthcare gaps, particularly for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
Speaking on behalf of TATA AIG, president, Government & Rural Business, Madhukar Sinha, reiterated the company’s commitment to rural health and social protection. He further emphasized that MMU will enable rural populations to access to health care without travelling in search of health care even as TATA continues to provide health insurance to the most vulnerable groups of society.
Director of social protection at swasti, P. Bhoopathy, shared the broader scope of the MMU project, including its ongoing implementation in Zunheboto district and the successful completion of the Social Protection Project in Zunheboto and Phek, where over 16,000 beneficiaries were enrolled under health protection schemes
The welcome address was delivered by Zonal Head tEA, Cukhoyi Chiero, followed by a prayer of dedication by Tenyimi Baptist Church pastor, Nusu Tunyi and vote of thanks by operations supervisor tEA, Chunjanglu Gracy. The launch was attended by dignitaries and representatives from TATA AIG, Swasti, tEA, the District Administration, NHM, as well as doctors, nurses, and staff from the District Hospital Kiphire.