Panaji: Health minister Vishwajit Rane paid a surprise visit to GMC’s casualty ward late on Monday night to identify gaps and strengthen emergency care.After inspecting the ward, Rane held a review meeting with dean Dr J P Tiwari and senior casualty officials to discuss staffing, patient flow, and readiness during peak hours.The casualty unit, a key wing of the state’s tertiary care system, remains one of the busiest areas of the hospital. At any given time, 15 to 20 patients are often seen waiting in line for assessment, treatment, or admission decisions.A doctor attached to the casualty ward said the pressure rises sharply when multiple emergencies arrive together, especially when two or three accident victims are brought in at the same time, requiring immediate triage, rapid investigations, and coordinated care.“Sometimes patients complain of a long wait, but we can’t help it. We don’t do it deliberately,” he said.Sources in the department said such surges can stretch bed availability, equipment, and personnel, increasing waiting times for other patients.On average, the state records one or two fatal road accidents daily, adding to the steady demand for round-the-clock emergency services.
Health Minister Vishwajit Rane had a meeting with senior GMC officials after a visit to the casualty ward
