Goa health camps detect five heart attacks in a day, screen over 13,000 people statewide
Five heart attack cases were detected and treated during a government health camp in Navelim, as
Goa
's Health Department continued its drive to deliver emergency care and free check-ups across the state. Over 13,000 people have been screened through 16 Mega Medical Camps under this campaign so far. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said timely detection and treatment saved lives in Navelim and earlier in Margao.
Doctors identified five patients with myocardial infarction (heart attack) and administered clot-dissolving therapy on-site before referring them to the district hospital, during the Navelim camp that served over 1,100 people
A day earlier, three more heart attack cases were detected at the Margao health camp and stabilised with similar emergency treatment. 'At the Margao Health Camp yesterday, 3 cases of myocardial infarction were identified and immediately stabilised,' Rane said.
Each camp provides free consultations from departments including General Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, ENT, and Dental. On-site tests include ECGs, blood sugar and pressure checks, breast and cervical cancer screening using iBreast and Pap smear kits, and osteoporosis testing.
The camps also offer AYUSH consultations, diabetes counselling, wellness sessions, and digital health ID registration under the PMJAY-ABHA scheme. All services, including prescribed medicines, are provided at no cost.
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Minister Rane said the series of health camps have now reached over 13,000 Goans. 'Our Mega Medical Camps have touched the lives of over 13,000+ Goans, with today's camp at Navelim serving 1,100+ people,' he said.
Sunday's camp also extended services to 15 army personnel and their families. Earlier camps saw similar large turnouts. One camp in Vasco attracted over 1,300 people in five hours, compared to just 300 at the initial events.
The government is conducting these camps under the 'Swasth Goa, Sampoorna Seva' campaign. The initiative brings together
Goa Medical College
, Goa Dental College, and the Directorate of Health Services to deliver doorstep healthcare using expert teams and modern tools.
Rane said the initiative aligns with the national goal of providing 'Health for All.' He added that the camps are offering 'free expert care at your doorstep' and creating a 'festival of health and wellness' that is changing Goa's public health outlook.
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