Mapusa District Hospital OPDs require proper seating arrangements to manage patient flow effectively in the ENT, Eye and Dental departments, as overcrowding and long waiting times are common concerns. Is there a supervisory committee to look into this issue? High-capacity seating is generally needed because the hospital experiences heavy patient inflow. Separate and accessible seating should also be provided for the elderly, disabled and pregnant women. The ENT OPD requires adequate seating for patients waiting for consultations and minor procedures such as syringing, suction and nasal packing, along with more seating near the consultation room, as it handles both regular and speciality cases.
The Eye (Ophthalmology) OPD needs a larger waiting area with sufficient seating for patients awaiting diagnostic screenings like cataract, retina and glaucoma tests. Similarly, the Dental OPD waiting area requires comfortable seating, as patients are often seen standing in queues for long periods. Long waiting times and poor crowd management suggest that current seating is insufficient during peak hours. While the District Hospital is clean, well-maintained and well-equipped, further improvements are needed to enhance patient comfort, and proper seating arrangements should be given priority.
