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Pernem's Healthcare Boosted with New Hospital, Medical College on Horizon
3 Feb
Summary
- A new 100-bed government hospital has been inaugurated in Pernem.
- Plans are underway to establish a medical and nursing college in Pernem.
- The new hospital will provide OPDs and eventually surgical services.
A significant upgrade to healthcare and education in Pernem, Goa, has been marked by the inauguration of a 100-bed government hospital and research center in Tuem. This facility, which began offering outpatient services in medicine, orthopedics, dental care, and X-rays, is expected to have an operation theater ready within four to six months. The hospital aims to function as a full-fledged district hospital, on par with others in the region.
Beyond immediate patient care, this development signals a broader commitment to the taluka's growth. Plans are actively being developed to establish not only a medical college but also a nursing college, directly linked to the Tuem hospital. These initiatives are designed to bolster local healthcare services and educational opportunities, reducing reliance on referral hospitals. Efforts are also underway to staff the hospital with necessary medical professionals, including consultants, and to foster advanced healthcare research through a dedicated center.
Locals had actively campaigned for the hospital's operationalization, highlighting the community's eagerness for improved services. The hospital will be staffed by doctors from the Goa Medical College and health services. A research center in collaboration with national disease control bodies is also planned, promising to advance medical research within the area.
