**************************************************************** Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ***************************************************************** --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medical Council to inspect state of facilities at GMC --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The officials of the Medical Council of India (MCI) will conduct an inspection at the Goa Medical College (GMC) on August 13 and 14, and present their report by October 1. This will enable the students to seek admission to 30 extra seats allotted to the GMC last year, apart from the existing 70 seats, informed the Health Minister, Dr Suresh Amonkar, while speaking to The Navhind Times
The health minister clarified "every year the MCI carries out the exercise of annual inspection and submits its report, which eventually forms the basis for granting permission for admission to the additional seats." "In case of GMC,this year, the inspection was to be carried out by the MCI in the month of April, but was delayed due to the difference of opinion between the MCI officials. However, it will now be conducted on August 13 and 14," Dr Amonkar added The Health Minister denied that the 30 medical seats which were allotted to the Goa Medical College (GMC) by Medical Council of India (MCI) would be cancelled due to the absence of adequate facilities and irresponsible behaviour of the staff at GMC. But at the same time expressed confidence that there was nothing wrong with the functioning of GMC and it would get the permission of the MCI. The Health Minister clarified that the MCI after allotting additional seats to any medical college usually conducts annual inspection for a period of five years. The last round of admissions for the first year MBBS degree course will be held before October 1, and admissions for the additional 30 seats will be accorded during this round, it was informed. The Health Minister further informed that the GMC has complied with the demands of MCI, including an audiometry room for ENT students. Dr Amonkar also briefed about a number of additional facilities to be provided at the GMC, in the near future. "A Medical Emergency Service on the lines of Trauma Emergency Service which was introduced last year, would be pressed into action for patients suffering from heart attack, poisoning and respiratory disorders," he revealed. Setting up of an unit for burn injuries, patrolling by trauma vehicles along accident prone zones and increase in the number of health service vehicles are some of the facilities to be introduced at the GMC. The Health Minister also informed that MRD computerisation at the GMC has been completed and an additional staff of 18 persons inducted into the medical service. Mr Amonkar said a comprehensive anti-malarial drive would be launched next month from Panaji. He said the government was prepared to meet the challenge. Earlier during the day, Dr Amonkar while inaugurating a symposium on 'Role Back Malaria' at GMC Complex at Bambolim, appealed to doctors and medical staff working in the field of malaria control to disseminate information to people about malaria control in a larger way. Dr Amonkar said efforts should be made to create awareness among people about the measures of preventing malaria. Dr Amonkar informed that the Govt has given priority to control malaria and hoped that with the dedicated efforts of all involved will be able to put effective check in five years. He also assured to introduce mobile malaria dispensaries soon. He also suggested to circulate the data available with doctors. Dr Dubhashi welcomed the gathering. Dr Rataboli, secretary, Staff Society GMC and Hospital, proposed a vote of thanks. The dean of Goa Medical College, Dr Shanti Pamlani, also spoke on the occasion. -------------------------------------------------------- THE NAVHIND TIMES 30/6/02 page 3 -------------------------------------------------------- ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ======================================= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
