An organ donation information desk was set up during a blood donation camp at Holy Family Church, spreading awareness on saving lives through blood and organ donation.
Tag: Goa Health
Cardiovascular Diseases Account for 17% of Deaths in Goa: Dr Roque Wiseman Pinto
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Goa, accounting for 17 per cent of all mortality in the state, senior pathologist Dr Roque Wiseman Pinto said during a presentation in Panaji.
Goa Marks National Voluntary Blood Donation Day with Inspiring Ceremony at Secretariat
Secretary (Health), Shri. Arun Kumar Mishra, IAS, inaugurated the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day celebrations at the Secretariat, Porvorim. Organized by the Goa State Blood Transfusion Council and Goa State AIDS Control Society, the event promoted the theme “Give Blood, Give Hope, Together We Save Lives” and brought together key health officials and stakeholders in support of voluntary blood donation.
Rotary Club of Miramar Hosts Organ Donation Awareness Talk with MOHAN Foundation
On September 26, 2025, the Rotary Club of Miramar, Goa, hosted an insightful organ donation awareness session with MOHAN Foundation ambassador Gabriel Pereira and transplant recipients, underscoring the urgent need for greater awareness and participation in organ donation in the state.
GOA TAKES A STEP FORWARD TOWARDS TB MUKT STATE WITH AI-ENABLED ULTRAPORTABLE DIGITAL X-RAY SYSTEMS
In alignment with the “TB Mukt Bharat” vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Goa takes a major leap forward in early TB diagnosis with the launch of AI-powered ultraportable digital X-ray systems donated under a global Rotary initiative. Four PHCs across the state will now benefit from cutting-edge diagnostic support.
