PANJIM: To combat the COVID-19 pandemic and provide quality care to the impacted individuals, the Health department has roped in Sodexo as the food services partner to take care of the Nutrition and Dietary needs of the COVID-impacted patients.
Accordingly, Sodexo with its team of 200+ professionals will be responsible for providing therapeutic dietary services at these 800-bedded facilities, namely ESIC COVID-19 hospital, Margao; Sub-District Hospital, Ponda and any other COVID hospitals in the city till such time that the pandemic is under control.
“We are taking all necessary measures to prepare the state in fighting the virus and its spread. To cater to the rising number of cases, dedicated COVID hospitals have been set up and appropriate international, professional agencies and service partners have been roped in to ensure quality services for health & well-being of the Goan residents. I’m thankful to Hon’ble CM Dr. Pramod Sawant and the Council of Ministers for supporting the endeavour to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure of the state with state-of-the-art facilities amid this crucial health crisis”, says, Vishwajit Rane, Health Minister said.
Speaking about the development, Sambit Sahu – Segment Director, Sodexo Healthcare, India said, “We have a wealth of expertise in clinical nutrition and we will harness our experience to deliver pre-packed, nutritious meals to the patients and the medical team. Food will be delivered from Sodexo’s HSE approved kitchen, with a pre-approved menu developed by our team of dieticians to match the therapeutic dietary needs of COVID-impacted patients, thus focusing on immunity-building.”
