COVID-19 outbreak: IMA Goa requests govt to prioritise treatment of medical professionals
Panaji - Following the death of a third doctor in Goa due to Covid-19, the Indian Medical Association state chapter on Wednesday urged the government to prioritize the treatment of medical professionals.
"We all members are definitely pained at the unfortunate lapses in the treatment offered to Dr Mario Godinho, including failure of logistics, non-availability of bed, inadequate oxygen supply, and other impediments," Goa IMA President Dr Samuel S said in a statement.
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"We would like the Goa government to look into this matter seriously so that such incidents are not repeated. We would appreciate if the government prioritises treatment to medical professionals from government and private sectors to safeguard their health in case of any eventuality," the IMA chief said.
Godinho, who had contracted Covid-19, reportedly was unable to avail of a hospital bed and other facilities in time, which eventually led to his death on Saturday.
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