IMA Bicholim, VisionSpring Foundation, Manipal Hospitals Goa and DHS Goa joined hands to provide preventive eye care and spectacles to 97 frontline personnel and drivers, with five police personnel also diagnosed with previously unknown diabetic retinopathy.
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Manipal Hospital Goa Strengthens Road Safety with ‘Drishti Suraksha’ Vision Screening Initiative for Traffic Police and Truck Drivers
Manipal Hospital Goa, in collaboration with IMA Bicholim Branch, VisionSpring Foundation, and the Directorate of Health Services, Goa, organised the "Drishti Suraksha – Clear Vision. Safer Roads." initiative at Sanquelim, providing vision screening and prescription glasses to traffic police personnel and truck drivers to promote road safety and preventive eye care.
‘Swasth Police – Sashakth Police’ Wellness Program Held at Central Jail Colvale
A health and wellness initiative titled “Swasth Police – Sashakth Police Program” was organised at Central Jail Colvale for police personnel and prison staff, focusing on physical health, mental well-being, tobacco awareness, stress management, and holistic wellness.
IMA Bicholim & Sangath Mark World Autism Acceptance Month with Powerful Call for Inclusion
The Indian Medical Association Bicholim Branch, in collaboration with Sangath, observed World Autism Acceptance Month with a heartfelt programme promoting neurodiversity, awareness, and community support.
Swasth Police, Sasakhth Police Report 2025 Submitted by Dr. Shekhar Salkar to DGP Alok Kumar
The Swasth Police, Sasakhth Police Report 2025, prepared by Dr. Shekhar Salkar (IMA Bicholim), was submitted to DGP Alok Kumar in the presence of senior officials. The report highlights health kiosks across 14 police stations, screening of over 1200 police personnel, and a lifestyle-nutrition program aimed at building a healthier, stronger police force.