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.
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.
Goa marks a milestone in orthopaedic innovation with 50 successful joint replacements using Pixee, an advanced Augmented Reality (AR) surgical platform. Led by Dr. Ameya Velingker at Bone and Joint Care, this cutting-edge technology ensures unparalleled precision, faster recovery, and improved patient outcomes.
Goa Health Minister Shri. Vishwajit Rane unveiled the nation’s first Pricing Policy for Innovative Lifesaving Therapies (PPILT), aimed at ensuring fair, transparent, and sustainable pricing for critical medicines, diagnostics, and advanced medical devices
Manipal Hospital Goa has introduced the cutting-edge Depuy VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution, marking a transformative moment in orthopaedic care. Designed to deliver personalised and highly accurate knee replacements, this technology sets a new benchmark in surgical precision, patient recovery, and healthcare innovation in Goa.
