At the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha highlighted Ayurveda’s pivotal role in redefining holistic healthcare. He urged hospitals to integrate Ayurvedic therapies, wellness treatments, and yoga with modern medical systems to create a truly inclusive and globally competitive healthcare model for India.
SMRC Hospital, Chicalim, achieved a major medical milestone by performing Goa’s first bilateral simultaneous cochlear implant surgery on a 3-year-old child born with profound hearing loss. The groundbreaking procedure, led by Dr. Parag Sawant, marks a significant advancement in accessible, state-of-the-art healthcare within Goa.
Occupational Therapy (OT) is transforming lives across Goa by helping individuals regain independence, purpose, and confidence after illness, injury, or disability. Dr. Vailanki Nazira Raposo, Occupational Therapist at Goa Medical College & Hospital, highlights how OT blends science, compassion, and creativity to empower Goans to live meaningful, independent lives — one purposeful activity at a time.
Dr. Sairaj Phaldessai, a Goa Medical College graduate and son of the late Dr. Satish Phaldessai, has been appointed by The University of Tokyo as a Collaborator in Rural Health. He will present papers on rural healthcare in India, representing Goa on the global stage.
The Consumer Protection Committee of GCCI, in collaboration with the Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, conducted an awareness session for M.Com students, focusing on responsible medicine use, government health initiatives, and patient safety.
