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Three Medical Residents from Healthway Hospitals Goa Shine at APICON 2026

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, February 2026: Three medical residents from Healthway Hospitals have brought laurels to Goa by securing fifth place in the APICON Quiz at the 81st Annual Conference of the Association of Physicians of India — APICON 2026 — held in Patna.


The residents — Dr Dhruv Bawania, Dr Ankit Nair and Dr Pritesh Vaishnav — are currently pursuing their DNB Medicine at Healthway Hospitals. Representing Goa, they competed against 48 teams from leading medical colleges across the country.

APICON is one of India’s largest national gatherings of physicians and internal medicine specialists, with nearly 10,000 delegates in attendance. The conference featured academic sessions, workshops and the highly competitive National Medical Quiz.

At the quiz, the Goa team secured a spot among the top finalists and clinched fifth position, following IPGMER & SSKM, Kolkata (1st), Madras Medical College & Stanley Medical College, Chennai (2nd), KMC Manipal (3rd) and NIMS Hyderabad (4th).

The efforts of Dr Dhruv Bawania and Dr Ankit Nair were particularly noteworthy as they were the only first-year DNB Medicine residents competing at the national level. The team was also applauded for being the only participants to correctly answer one of the most challenging questions in the quiz.

This achievement adds to the team’s consistent academic record. They were previously selected for the zonal round in Mumbai for the national quiz at IRACON 2025 and qualified for the semifinal round of the National Medical Quiz at the RSSDI Conference 2025.

The team was felicitated by Dr Kamlesh Tewary, President of APICON 2026 and former Dean of the Indian College of Physicians.

Speaking about the achievement, Dr Vijay Naik, Head of the Medicine Department at Healthway Hospitals, said the accomplishment marks a significant milestone for both the institution and the state, especially considering that the hospital’s DNB programme was established only three years ago.

Healthway Hospitals has been conducting the three-year DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Medicine programme, which awards a qualification equivalent to an MD in India. The national recognition of its residents has further strengthened Goa’s standing among the country’s established medical institutions.

Health

Manipal Hospital Goa Launches ‘mahi’ — A Next-Generation Preventive Health & Wellness Platform

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Panaji, Goa — Manipal Hospital Goa, part of the Manipal Hospitals Group, has officially launched mahi (Manipal Hospitals Healthy India), a next-generation preventive health and wellness platform aimed at making proactive healthcare simple, accessible, and personalised.

The platform was formally launched by Dr. Maya Pai Dhungat, Consultant Internal Medicine Physician at Manipal Hospitals, Panaji, in the presence of senior leadership including Mr. Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director; Mrs. Gauri Naik, Marketing Manager; Dr. Sheren Bhat, Medical Superintendent; Dr. Pratima Bahadoria, Operations Manager; Mr. Subhash Nayak, Engineering & Maintenance Manager; Delina Figueiredo, Human Resource Manager; Anita T, Nursing Superintendent; Jince Jose, Finance Manager; along with hospital staff and patients.

The launch comes at a time when India’s preventive healthcare market is rapidly expanding, driven by growing health awareness, post-pandemic behavioural shifts, and the increasing burden of chronic diseases affecting millions. The initiative reflects a strong focus on early detection, regular monitoring, and proactive wellness practices.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director, highlighted that preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in long-term well-being, enabling individuals to make informed health decisions and reduce the impact of chronic illnesses through early diagnosis.

Designed as a personalised wellness companion, mahi supports users throughout their health journey — from screenings and consultations to vaccinations and ongoing wellness guidance. The platform introduces profile-based health check packages tailored for Teens, Men, Women, Seniors, and Super Seniors, ensuring relevance across different life stages.

mahi integrates multiple services into a connected preventive healthcare ecosystem, including:

• mahi check — curated screening packages
• mahi doc — round-the-clock doctor consultations
• mahi shots — adult and preventive vaccinations

Accessible via digital platforms such as the website and mobile app, as well as assisted hospital and community touchpoints, mahi aims to simplify healthcare engagement for individuals and families.

With its blend of digital convenience, customised health offerings, and clinical expertise, Manipal Hospital Goa positions mahi as a positive lifestyle choice — encouraging people to adopt preventive healthcare as a consistent habit rather than a reactive response.

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Union Budget 2026–27: Boost for Regional Healthcare, Big Opportunity for Goa

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Welcoming the Union Budget 2026–27, Surendra Prasad, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospital Goa, has termed the government’s proposal to establish five regional medical hubs across the country as a transformative step for India’s healthcare ecosystem.

He said the creation of integrated medical hubs—bringing together advanced hospitals, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and wellness facilities—will help decentralise quality healthcare services and reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for specialised treatment.

“This approach ensures that patients receive timely, accessible, and high-quality care closer to home. Strengthening regional healthcare capacity is critical to improving overall health outcomes and reducing pressure on metropolitan hospitals,” Prasad stated.

Highlighting the Goa perspective, he noted that the announcement presents a significant opportunity for the state. “Goa already enjoys a strong reputation in tourism and wellness. Strengthening healthcare infrastructure through regional medical hubs can position Goa as a preferred destination for medical and wellness tourism, benefiting both residents and visitors,” he added.

Prasad also welcomed the Budget’s emphasis on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models and national insurance coverage, stating that these measures will accelerate infrastructure development while ensuring affordability and accessibility.

“The focus on collaboration between the public and private sectors, combined with expanded insurance coverage, brings us closer to achieving equitable, timely, and quality healthcare for all,” he concluded.

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Victor Hospital & BJP Goa Host Blood Donation Camp on PM Modi’s Birthday

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

Margao, 17th September 2025:
 On the occasion of the 75th birthday of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Victor Hospital, in association with the BJP Medical Cell, hosted a Blood Donation Camp in Margao under the nationwide Sewa Pakhwada 2025 initiative.

The camp was formally inaugurated by Hon’ble PWD Minister & Margao MLA Shri Digambar Kamat, Hon’ble Navelim MLA Shri Ulhas Tuenkar, Dr. Sneha Bhagwat – Ayurvedic & Yoga Practitioner and Entrepreneur, Mr. Yogiraj Kamat – Social Worker, and Mr. Damodar Shirodkar – Margao Municipality Chairperson, in the presence of dignitaries, doctors, staff, and volunteers.

Also gracing the occasion were Shri Abhishek Kakodkar, President of BJP Margao Block, Ms. Roana Costa, Executive Director of Victor Hospital, Dr. Ajay Gangoli, COO & MS of Victor Hospital, and Dr. Eugene D’Souza, HoD Pathology & Blood Bank, Victor Hospital.

The initiative received enthusiastic participation, with citizens and hospital staff alike coming forward to donate blood and support the cause. Leaders from BJP Goa and representatives of Victor Hospital emphasized the significance of voluntary blood donation in saving lives and addressing critical healthcare needs.

Victor Hospital expressed its heartfelt gratitude to all donors, organizers, and participants for their contribution and reiterated its dedication to community health initiatives and service to society.

This initiative, held as part of Sewa Pakhwada, is one among several service-driven programs across the nation to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday, promoting the values of seva (service) and samarpan (dedication).

Health

Doctors at Healthway Hospitals Perform Landmark Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair in Goa

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Panaji, August 2025 – In a breakthrough for Goa’s private healthcare sector, doctors at Healthway Hospitals, Old Goa, successfully performed a fenestrated endovascular aortic repair (FEVAR) on a patient with a juxtarenal aortic aneurysm.

This is the first such procedure to be carried out in a private hospital in Goa and only the second case documented in the state. The patient’s aneurysm, dangerously close to the renal arteries, exceeded five cm in diameter and was growing rapidly, raising the risk of a fatal rupture. The minimally invasive surgery involved inserting catheters and guidewires through small incisions in the groin and arm, followed by positioning a customised fenestrated stent graft to align with the renal arteries and placing covered stents to preserve blood supply.

Final angiography confirmed exclusion of the aneurysm and restored blood flow. Without this procedure, the patient would have required high-risk open surgery. Dr Pawan Kumar, senior interventional radiologist at Healthway Hospitals, explained that creating surgical fenestrations was the most challenging aspect, as waiting for a Customised Device (CMD) from abroad would have taken weeks, which the patient’s condition did not allow.

The surgical team included Dr Girish Warawdekar and Dr Pankaj Patel from Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, along with Dr Pawan Kumar, Dr Pankaj Naik, Dr Nikhil Bhomkar, Dr Sanjeev Juwarkar, Dr Glory Katiyar and Dr Jannita Kundaikar from Healthway Hospitals, supported by cath lab technicians and nursing staff.

This landmark case highlights the importance of early diagnosis, timely intervention and advanced endovascular expertise in treating complex aneurysms and strengthens Goa’s position in the field of advanced healthcare and medical innovation.