THE GOAN NETWORK
MARGAO: A Health Camp, organised by the "We For Fatorda" initiative at Goemkar Ghor has benefitted hundreds of residents, offering essential health services and specialist consultations.
Addressing the gathering, Usha Sardesai, wife of MLA Vijai Sardesai, expressed her gratitude to the doctors and healthcare professionals who volunteered for the event. "We always give health the last importance, but I believe that if health is good, everything else follows," she remarked. "We should give priority to health because, with good health, people can achieve everything else. Health is the biggest wealth, and we have to protect it. The people of Fatorda have brought us to where we are, so it is our duty to ensure their health is safeguarded so that, together, we can create a better future for Fatorda. This camp is a small contribution to those who have supported us, and we want to bring the best doctors to serve the poor and middle class of Fatorda."
Durgadas Kamat, General Secretary of the Goa Forward Party reminded that party leader Vijai Sardesai had to approach the High Court for relief since the South Goa district hospital had no basic ICU facility. “Because of the court's order, the government was compelled to start the ICU unit. Our priority is to ensure that the South Goa District Hospital becomes a fully functional hospital. Camps like this are essential because these facilities are lacking at the district hospital”, he added.
Dr. Rufino Monteiro, one of the volunteer doctors at the camp, informed attendees about the services provided. "We are conducting ECGs, blood tests, and clinical examinations. Our team includes physicians, orthopaedic specialists, spine surgeons, and skin specialists. We urge everyone to get examined and take the necessary steps to protect their health."
The camp highlighted the Goa Forward Party's commitment to healthcare and brought quality medical services to the doorstep of Fatorda's residents, particularly benefiting the poor and middle-class community members.
