PANAJI
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Goa State held a function at GCCI hall in Panaji to launch the initiative of ‘Care of old with heart of gold’ presided over by the Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai who distributed monetary grant to IMA and its six local branches across the State. The endeavour is aimed to help the poor and the needy geriatric patients to deliver medical care and improve quality of life. The function was organized by IMA Goa State along with Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and Goa Cancer Society.
Dr Shekhar Salkar, past president of IMA and joint secretary of Goa Cancer Society welcomed the gathering followed by the unveiling of the IMA Goa 2022 logo by the Governor. Dr Rufino Monteiro, president IMA Goa presented the report of activities and appraised the public about the logo and theme for the year ‘Care of the old with a heart of gold’. Dr Salkar sensitised all members on the history and past achievements of Goa Cancer Society.
Governor Pillai while addressing the gathering highlighted his close association with IMA in his home State of Kerala and expressed happiness to note the theme for the year about offering care to the geriatric population. Pillai congratulated the doctors in Goa and work done by Goa Cancer Society, and also expressed his desire to be of help in future endeavours of IMA GOA State as well as Goa Cancer Society.
The cheques of the monetary aid were distributed on this occasion. Goa Cancer Society’s cheque was received by Dr Suresh Shetye, vice-president of Goa Cancer Society. IMA Goa’s cheque was received by Dr Rufino Monteiro, IMA president in State and the cheques of six local branches of IMA Goa were given by the Governor to the presidents of each branch. A monetary aid of rupees one lakh has been granted to each individual beneficiary.
Dr Amol Tilve, secretary, IMA Goa proposed the vote of thanks while Dr Amol Mahaldar anchored the function. Dr Suresh Shetye, vice-president, Goa Cancer Society, Dr Mahesh Naik, secretary, Goa Cancer Society, Ralph De Souza, chairman, GCCI and Dr Deepak Murthy of Goa Cancer Society were present on the occasion along with others.
