Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Health Department and directed officials to expedite measures aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.
The meeting was attended by Health Minister Vishwajit Rane, ministers Mauvin Godinho, Digambar Kamat, Ramesh Tawadkar, and Subhash Phaldesai, along with the Chief Secretary, Secretary (Health), Director of Health Services, and other senior government officials.
During the meeting, key decisions were taken to enhance critical care capacity and upgrade Emergency and Trauma Centres in various government health facilities. The state government also decided to onboard additional Medical Officers, nurses, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and technicians to address manpower shortages, a senior official said.
To further strengthen emergency response, the government will appoint Casualty Medical Officers, while sub-district hospitals will be reinforced by filling existing gaps in manpower and infrastructure. Senior officials have been directed to conduct site visits to facilitate immediate infrastructure upgrades wherever required.
The Chief Minister announced that the Sub-District Hospital at Sanguem (Kushavati District) will be inaugurated soon. A dialysis unit will be set up in the new facility at Sanguem to enhance specialised care in the region.
In addition, new ambulances will be inducted into the healthcare system to improve patient transport services. The government has also decided to provide office vehicles and essential equipment to medical officers to ensure efficient functioning.
Sawant said the government remains committed to ensuring accessible, efficient, and quality healthcare services for every citizen of Goa. The focus is on upgrading infrastructure, filling critical vacancies, and improving emergency and specialised care across all districts of the state.
