Team Herald
MARGAO: On Monday, long queues formed for patient registration at South Goa District Hospital, prompting citizens to urge the government for immediate action. Many patients and their relatives expressed frustration over the delays and overcrowding, highlighting the need for improved systems.
A long queue has formed at the registration counter, with patients and their relatives enduring significant hardships. Recently, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane visited the hospital, assuring that improvements would be made, including infrastructure upgrades. Despite this promise, the current situation remains challenging for many seeking care. Citizens have now urged the government to expedite these changes to alleviate the ongoing struggles at the facility.
In response to the ongoing issues, citizens have urged Health Minister Vishwajit Rane to show compassion for patients, from infants to senior citizens, and provide relief from their suffering.
They suggested implementing an online registration system that would allow patients to receive a token with a designated consultation time, helping to reduce overcrowding at the hospital.
Prabhav Naik, citizen of Margao expressed his concern upon witnessing senior citizens and parents with infants waiting in long queues, noting the lack of any organized system. He described the scene as reminiscent of a bus stand, highlighting the discomfort and frustration of those in line.
This is definitely not the way to treat patients and their relatives. Government needs to be sensitive towards people who are in pain due to various types of ailments. Government’s responsibility is to give them comforts, claimed Naik. He expressed hope that the Health Minister will take proactive steps to end the sufferings of people.
“We have already submitted a memorandum to the Health Minister on August 27 and are thankful to him for visiting South Goa District Hospital. We hope the hospital will soon be made functional as a tertiary hospital,” stated Naik.
Laurel Abranches stated that there is a need for a proper system. “There is a need for a token system. Proper barricades are needed for an hour over here. Entry and exit doors should be made for easy flow of the patients and their relatives,” he demanded. He said that there should also be separate counters for separate OPDs, as the present system is a total mess.