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PANAJI: Health Minister Vishwajit Rane has highlighted the transformative role of the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC) in Goa, emphasizing its growing impact on the state’s approach to serious illness and end-of-life care.
Speaking on recent developments, the Minister said the programme is shifting the focus from hospital-based treatment to holistic, home-based palliative services, allowing patients suffering from chronic or life-limiting illnesses to receive care in the comfort of their homes.
“Our Community Health Officers (CHOs), trained under the programme, are actively conducting home visits through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, ensuring consistent medical and emotional support to patients, particularly those who are bedridden or unable to travel,” Rane stated.
He emphasized that palliative care is not only about managing disease, but about enhancing the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. The initiative includes pain management, psychological support, and family counseling, making it a comprehensive model of community healthcare.
“This approach reflects our commitment to building a robust, inclusive, and humane healthcare system—one that reaches beyond hospitals and into the homes of those most in need,” the Minister added. “Palliative care, at its core, is about dignity, compassion, and respect.”
The Health Department is working in tandem with national health missions to ensure every household requiring palliative services receives timely, empathetic, and accessible care, marking a significant shift in how healthcare is delivered across the state.
