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.
Category: Health
Dr. Sairaj Phaldessai Appointed as Collaborator in Rural Health by The University of Tokyo
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.
GCCI Hosts Consumer Awareness Program on Patient Safety and Safe Use of Medicines
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.
Dr. Akash Ringane Becomes First Goan to Clear Prestigious European Board of Nuclear Medicine Fellowship
Goa’s medical fraternity celebrates a historic achievement as Dr. Akash Anil Ringane becomes the first Goan to clear the Fellowship of the European Board of Nuclear Medicine, held in Barcelona, Spain in 2025. An alumnus of Goa Medical College and Mahila Nutan and Damodar Higher Secondary School, Dr. Ringane’s success is being applauded across the state.
Don Bosco College Panjim Hosts State-Level Mental Health Awareness Event
Don Bosco College, Panjim, in collaboration with the WOW Foundation and Aaji Care, hosted a powerful State-Level Mental Health Awareness Celebration, highlighting youth resilience and dementia awareness. The event brought together experts, students, and institutions to promote mental well-being across Goa.
