South Goa’s Healthcare Revolution: CM Sawant Inaugurates MRI, Heart & Kidney Services at Margao Hospital
MARGAO, GOA:In a major boost to public healthcare in the south, Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday commissioned a suite of advanced medical facilities at the South Goa District Hospital, Margao. The newly commissioned facilities include a state-of-the-art MRI unit established in association with Goa Medical College (GMC), along with dedicated Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nephrology Services. For lakhs of patients in Salcete, Quepem, Canacona and Ponda talukas, the inauguration marks the end of long, painful journeys to Bambolim for critical diagnostics and treatment. Speaking at the programme, Dr. Sawant said the new facilities are part of the government’s vision to make quality, specialist healthcare accessible at the district level itself. The programme was graced by Health Minister Vishwajit P. Rane, PWD Minister Digambar Kamat, Ulhas Tuenkar, along with senior healthcare officials, medical professionals, and other dignitaries .
Health Minister Rane, who has been pushing for decentralised specialist care, said the addition of MRI and cardiac services at Margao will not only reduce the burden on GMC but also ensure that golden-hour treatment for heart patients and early diagnosis for critical illnesses is now available in South Goa.With the new Nephrology services, patients requiring dialysis and kidney care will also get relief closer to home.Medical professionals present at the event described the day as a landmark for the South Goa District Hospital, which is now set to function as a true referral centre for advanced care in the region.
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