Having no proper medical facility in the village, he was rushed to one of the private hospitals in Candolim at about 10pm but the main gate was found to be closed. After persistent calls to open the gate, a nurse appeared and said that there is no resident doctor to see the patient.
In that precarious condition, my friend was rushed to another prominent private hospital in Candolim where the resident nurse gave the same answer and advised to take the patient to the Candolim Health Center. Having gone there, my friend was checked with a cursory glance and we were advised to take him to Mapusa’s district hospital or to Galaxy private hospital where he was given necessary treatment.
It is surprising to know that Candolim and Calangute, being big villages with big reputations lack proper medical facilities for a common man during emergencies at night. The absence of proper doctors and medical staff after sun down in this famous coastal strip is shocking. Those hospitals should be called clinics if they do not have resident doctors around the clock.
How will the Goa government promote tourism in these areas without proper medical facilities? Tourists shy away from visiting the state due to issues like this and it adds to the dwindling number of tourists. The tourism minister can talk as much as he wants regarding a ‘boost in tourism’ but unless better facilities and safety of life is assured, Goa can forget about a huge influx of tourists.
