Minister Rane Inaugurates Mega Health Check-up Camp at Sub Health Centre, Calangute
Calangute : In a significant step toward ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for Goans, Minister for Health Vishwajeet Rane inaugurated a Mega Health Check-up Camp at the Sub Health Centre, Calangute. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive free medical services, offering residents a golden opportunity to prioritize their health at no cost.
The camp features expert consultations and screenings across multiple specialties, including General OPD, Paediatric OPD, Gynaecology OPD, AYUSH Services, Medicine OPD, Breast Screening, Surgery OPD, PAP Smear, Skin OPD, Diabetes Counselling, ENT OPD, Wellness Sessions, Orthopedic OPD, ABHA Generation, Ophthalmology OPD, and Dental OPD with a Mobile Van. Minister Vishwajeet Rane urged Goans to take full advantage of this initiative, encouraging them to participate with their families and adopt a proactive approach to well-being.
Expressing his appreciation, Minister Rane extended his sincere gratitude to Calangute MLA Michael Lobo for attending the event. He also acknowledged the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including:
Dr. Rupa Naik (Director of Health)
Dr. Shivanand Bandekar (Dean, Goa Medical College)
Dr. Ida De Noronha de Ataide (Dean, Goa Dental College)
Dr. Karishma Shirodkar (AYUSH MO)
Miss Sarika Kavthankar (ANM)
Mrs. Aruna Gawas (MPHW – F)
Dr. Roshan Nazareth (Health Officer)
Mrs. Vaishnavi Naik (LHV) along with a dedicated team of nurses.
Additionally, local leaders played a crucial role in supporting the event. Those in attendance included:
Mr. Joseph Sequeira (Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Calangute)
Mr. Blaize Fernandes (Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Candolim)
Mr. Roshan Redkar (Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Arpora)
Mr. Daniel Lobo (Sarpanch, Village Panchayat Parra)
Mr. Dattaprasad Dabholkar (ZP Member)
Minister Rane commended their participation, highlighting the collective commitment to strengthening healthcare accessibility across Goa. The health camp underscores the government’s continued efforts to promote preventive healthcare and early diagnosis, ensuring a healthier future for all.
