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Victor Hospital Expands Healthcare Access with New Consultation Facility at Sarth Polyclinic, Curchorem

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Written by Intern Queeny George M.H , Team Allycaral

Victor Hospital, a trusted name in Goa’s private healthcare sector, has taken another step toward making quality healthcare more accessible by inaugurating a new consultation facility at Sarth Polyclinic, located in the Vitthal Bhavan Building, Bansai, Curchorem. The facility was formally opened today at 10:00 am in a ceremony graced by Mr. Nilesh Cabral, Honorable MLA of the Curchorem Constituency, who served as the Chief Guest. Mr. Sanket Arsekar, Joint Secretary to the Chief Minister, attended as the Guest of Honor, alongside special invitees Mr. Prasanna Bhende, Chairperson of Curchorem Cacora Municipal Council (CCMC), and Mr. Vishwas Sawant, Ward Councillor.

This initiative is a collaborative effort between Victor Hospital and Sarth Polyclinic, aimed at improving access to reliable, affordable, and quality healthcare services in South Goa. Residents of Curchorem and neighboring areas will now be able to access daily general doctor consultations and free blood pressure checks. The clinic will be operational from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, offering flexible timings for working individuals and families.

Importantly, the facility will also host expert consultations from Victor Hospital’s team of specialists covering a wide range of medical fields, including General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Chest Medicine, Urology (Kidney Stones & Prostate Care), Ophthalmology, and Nephrology. Patients under the Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana (DDSSY) scheme will be eligible for special discounts and benefits, making this facility financially accessible to a larger section of the community.

Ms. Roana Costa, Executive Director of Victor Hospital; Dr. Ajay Gangoli, COO & Medical Superintendent; and Mr. Samir Gaonkar, Proprietor of Sarth Polyclinic, collectively expressed their vision of bringing compassionate, patient-friendly healthcare to the doorstep of every Goan. They reaffirmed Victor Hospital’s mission to extend its trusted services beyond the urban centers and into semi-urban and rural regions of Goa.

With this new consultation unit in Curchorem, Victor Hospital continues its commitment to community health and wellness—ensuring that quality healthcare is not a privilege, but a right for all.

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Goa’s Dr. Francisco Colaco Receives Prestigious Honorary Fellowship from American Society of Echocardiography

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Panaji, July 2025 — Dr. Francisco Colaco, one of Goa’s most respected cardiologists and a pioneer in echocardiography, has been selected as an Honorary Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography (FASE) — an honour rarely conferred upon individuals outside the United States.

This elite distinction recognizes Dr. Colaco’s exceptional contributions to the field of cardiovascular ultrasound, both in clinical practice and medical education. It celebrates a lifetime dedicated to advancing non-invasive cardiology and echo-based diagnostics in India and beyond.

The American Society of Echocardiography, a global authority in cardiac imaging, bestows Honorary Fellowships to eminent figures in cardiology who have significantly advanced the use of echocardiography in patient care, research, and education. Dr. Colaco’s name now joins an illustrious list of medical professionals recognised for their global impact.

A respected name in Goan and Indian medical circles, Dr. Colaco has been instrumental in promoting echocardiographic techniques in India since their early days. He has authored numerous research articles, trained generations of cardiologists, and remained a passionate advocate for high-quality, affordable cardiac care.

The selection reinforces Goa’s growing stature in the global medical community and is a proud moment for Indian healthcare.