No cases of COVID-19 in Goa, yet state is on high alert
The Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 is spreading rapidly worldwide. At the time of writing, there have already been 1,68,890 confirmed cases, out of which, 6,516 deaths with China and Italy accounting for the majority of the cases (based on information from Microsoft’s Coronavirus Tracker). Other infected countries that rank high on the list […]
Organ donation lapse leads to all kinds of inquiries from authorities
Organ donation is a big deal across the world especially in the United States of America. Organ donation is when a person allows an organ of theirs to be removed, legally, either by consent while the donor is alive or after death with the assent of the next of kin. Donation may be for research, or, […]
Fee system for patients from out of Goa comes into play
Approximately two months ago, the Health Minister, Mr Vishwajeet Rane said that from the 1st of December, non-Goans coming to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) would have to pay a basic registration fee for treatment. It was also mentioned that there would be a separate queue outside the OPDs for them. This was being […]
Separate lines for Goans and non-Goans at the GMC, outsiders to be charged for treatment
Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane has said that from December 1, non-Goans coming to Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) will have to pay basic charges for treatment and also there will be a separate queue outside the OPDs for them. This is done in order to give priority to residents of Goa who come for […]
Junior resident doctors to receive a pay hike
Junior resident doctors, para clinical and pre-clinical junior residents will receive a pay hike according to a state government proposal. “A finance officer said very few candidates join non-clinical courses and, probably, an increase in pay package will encourage students to join them. More importantly, he said, they have tried to correct the disparity in […]