Hospicio, South Goa District Hospital, is one of the oldest and most important healthcare institutions in Goa, playing a crucial role in delivering medical services to the people of South Goa. With a strong commitment to providing affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare, the hospital serves as a lifeline for thousands of patients every year.
Healthcare is deeply connected to Goa’s vision of inclusive development, and Hospicio reflects this by offering comprehensive medical services across specialties, along with preventive care programs that reach the grassroots level. The hospital has been at the forefront of several national and state health programs, ensuring that government initiatives reach every citizen – from maternal care to senior citizen wellness.
The hospital has been a strong pillar in implementing Ayushman Bharat, the Hon. Prime Minister’s initiative to deliver healthcare “from womb to tomb” – ensuring coverage from birth through old age.
· RMNCH+A Program – Provides continuum of care across reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health.
· Newborn Screening Initiative – Goa is the first state to test all newborns in public health facilities for inborn errors of metabolism, reducing infant mortality rates.
· Maternal Health Services – With strengthened maternity care, Goa has reduced maternal deaths to just 4 per 15 lakh population, with 98% institutional deliveries under schemes like JSSK (ensuring no out-of-pocket costs for mothers and infants).
· AYUSH & Wellness Programs – Focus on preventive and holistic health for citizens.
The hospital also supports and facilitates multiple insurance and healthcare financing schemes:
· PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) – Offering health insurance to the needy, bridging gaps between public and private healthcare.
· Goa Mediclaim Scheme – A unique state-level initiative for financial protection.
· DDSSY (Deen Dayal Swasthya Seva Yojana) – A flagship health insurance program providing coverage for Goan families.
These schemes make sure patients can access quality healthcare without financial stress.
Hospicio has played a leading role in helping Goa achieve several public health milestones:
· Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Control – Goa is among the first states with a Diabetic Registry and STEMI platform to prevent cardiac deaths.
· Communicable Disease Control – Significant progress in reducing malaria, filaria, tuberculosis, and leprosy cases.
· Cancer Care – Community teams focus on early detection and provide palliative support for advanced cases.
· Mental Health & Addiction Programs – Dedicated initiatives for district-level mental health, drug treatment, and geriatric healthcare.
· Blindness & Deafness Control – Focused state programs under the NCD umbrella.
· One of the oldest and most trusted hospitals in Goa.
· Implements national & state health programs at the grassroots level.
· Comprehensive care from maternal health to geriatric programs.
· Strong public health achievements (maternal mortality reduction, newborn screening, communicable disease control).
· Financial support via PMJAY, Mediclaim & DDSSY schemes.
· Accessible healthcare for urban & rural populations of South Goa.
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