Kohima: Nagaland Governor La Ganesan on Sunday unveiled the ‘Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre’ (CMMOT) at the secretariat plaza as part of the Republic Day celebrations.
The mobile operation theatre was launched in the presence of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and other dignitaries.
The groundbreaking initiative is aimed at providing advanced surgical and healthcare services to rural and remote areas of the state.
It is equipped with state-of-the-art keyhole surgery capabilities.
This initiative seeks to improve access to specialized medical care, promote health equity, and reduce healthcare disparities in underserved areas.
The facility features a fully equipped mobile surgical unit and portable diagnostic tools such as ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, and blood testing equipment, along with instruments for minimally invasive surgeries.
The unit is also designed for minimally invasive surgeries, ensuring access to specialized care in far-flung areas.
A dedicated team from Kohima Hospital, along with doctors from private and government healthcare sectors, will operate the mobile unit.
The initiative aims to deliver high-quality healthcare services directly to the doorsteps of the underprivileged, bridging the gap between urban medical facilities and rural healthcare needs.
The mobile operation theatre will not only provide life-saving interventions but also serve as a model for innovative healthcare delivery.
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The governor stated that the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), has successfully empanelled 65 hospitals within and beyond Nagaland, thereby benefiting 21,415 individuals to date.
The launch of the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre marks a significant step toward transforming healthcare delivery in Nagaland.