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The medical staff at Chicalim Sub-District Hospital (SDH) on Sunday expressed gratitude to the central government and defence forces for appreciating the efforts of the medical fraternity during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier in the day, naval officers had met the medical team of Chicalim SDH and distributed sweets and thank-you notes as a gesture of gratitude for their contribution in the battle against the pandemic.
Later, two helicopters, one each from the Coast Guard and the Indian Navy, flew above the Chicalim SDH and showered petals on the entire team of the medical workers.
Later speaking to reporters, Chicalim SDH Medical Superintendent Dr Rajendra Borkar said that the showering of petals was a touching experience which had boosted the morale of the entire team.
“On behalf of the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) and Chicalim SDH medical team, I am extremely happy to have this kind of appreciation and gratitude displayed by the defence forces.”
“The DHS team, led by our Director Dr Desa, must be thanked for guiding us during these tough times. We should be happy that Goa is in the Green Zone and we don’t have even a single active Covid case.”
“Much of this credit also goes to Goans who have cooperated with the authorities and the media for highlighting our efforts. We will do our best to contain the pandemic and emerge successful after all the boost we have received today,” said Dr Borkar.
DHS State Programme Officer Dr Vandana Dhume, told reporters that as far as DHS was concerned, the entire staff, right from the junior-most to the director, had been working day and night.
“We were initially worried how it would be possible to handle the pandemic but we are happy after all staff members, doctors and medical staff cooperated and worked hard to get ourselves in the green zone.”
“The entire DHS staff has worked day and night and no one ever grumbled during these days regarding the duty timings or any other thing and they have all done a wonderful job.”
“While everybody needs appreciation, this gesture of the defence forces has been truly been a moving experience. We will work hard and I assure that we will do better to ensure Goa remains in the green zone and we seek public support and cooperation in this effort,” said Dr Dhume.
