Restoring its glorious history by setting up now a full-fledged medical facilities at the Old Ribandar Hospital, which was Asia’s first medical school established on 13th December 1867, would be a very big achievement for this government.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Health Minister and local MLA Babush Monseratte would have to work with a sense of urgency, in conjunction with the concerned authorities to deliver the promised.
The health care facilities at the Old Ribandar Hospital will be a big relief to the residents of a very densely populated Ribandar and also benefit the people of neighboring Old Goa, Corlim, Divar, Chorao, Merces and Chimbel.
The Health Centre at Ribandar must be a model for the State, with utmost cleanliness and sanitation maintained at all times. It would be nice to involve the community and seek their honorary services whenever possible for the betterment of the centre.
However, we must also keep in mind the historical heritage value of the hospital.
