Vishwajit Rane Strengthens Goa’s Health Readiness After Monsoon

As Goa transitions out of the monsoon season, the state faces an increased risk of vector-borne and waterborne diseases. In response, Minister Vishwajit Rane has launched a proactive statewide strategy to tackle potential outbreaks of dengue, malaria, and related illnesses through strengthened hospital readiness and preventive action.

Enhancing Readiness Across Hospitals and Health Centres

Under Rane’s guidance, the Goa Medical College (GMC), district hospitals, and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) have been instructed to operate at full capacity. Departments are well-stocked with essential medicines, and emergency wards have been equipped to handle seasonal patient surges.

Doctor rotations have been expanded, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery even in rural areas. Each facility is required to maintain strict vigilance, especially in areas where waterlogging and mosquito breeding are common.

Coordinated Preventive Campaigns at Community Level

Rane’s leadership has emphasized that health management goes beyond hospital walls. The health department is working closely with panchayats and municipalities to conduct large-scale awareness drives.

Public health officers are visiting local communities to educate citizens on household hygiene, mosquito control, and the importance of early symptom reporting. Fogging, spraying, and sanitation checks have been intensified in coordination with local bodies.

Strengthening Diagnostic and Laboratory Support

The Minister has directed all district laboratories to increase testing capacity for dengue, malaria, and typhoid. This ensures faster detection and treatment, preventing large-scale transmission.

Laboratory equipment and rapid test kits have been distributed to smaller PHCs to reduce dependency on central labs. “Early detection saves lives, and that’s where our focus lies,” Rane said during a recent health review meeting.

Sanitation and Vector Control Drive

Cleanliness and sanitation remain key pillars of Rane’s action plan. Teams have been deployed to maintain hygiene around hospitals, schools, and residential areas. Regular fogging and larvicide treatment are being monitored daily.

The Minister also instructed officials to carry out cleanliness drives around hospital premises and ensure proper disposal of biomedical and stagnant waste.

Commitment to Public Health and Readiness

Minister Vishwajit Rane reaffirmed that the Government of Goa is fully prepared to respond to any disease outbreak. “Our goal is not just to cure, but to prevent. Prevention begins with readiness and that is where our focus will remain,” he stated.

By combining community participation with institutional efficiency, the state is working to ensure that every Goan remains safe and healthy throughout the post-monsoon months.