Team Goemkarponn
MAPUSA: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare services in Goa, chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients will be introduced at both the North Goa and South Goa District Hospitals from June 11, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced on Wednesday.
The move is expected to make cancer treatment more accessible, especially for patients who currently depend on Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) for chemotherapy sessions. By bringing the service closer to patients’ homes, the government aims to ease travel-related hardships and improve continuity of care.
Rane made the announcement during a visit to the North Goa District Hospital, where he reviewed hospital operations following a power outage that affected services on Tuesday evening. The minister chaired a meeting with doctors and hospital officials to assess the situation and discuss measures to improve infrastructure and patient care.
The four-hour power disruption had led to inconvenience for patients, visitors and healthcare personnel.
Addressing the issue, Rane clarified that the outage was caused by a technical fault and indicated that the hospital administration was not responsible for the incident.
The Health Minister also outlined plans to strengthen emergency medical services in the State. He said independent ambulance operators would soon be integrated into the 108 emergency response system, creating a unified ambulance network.
As part of the initiative, four ambulances are expected to be stationed at the North Goa District Hospital to enhance emergency response capabilities.
In another major development, Rane announced that the North Goa District Hospital will soon receive a CT scan machine.
He informed that the equipment has already been ordered and will be installed in the near future.
