Goa, June 9 -- On Monday evening, Goa Medical College (GMC) Dean and Medical Superintendent, along with medical students and members of the Goa Association of Resident Doctors (GARD), met Chief Minister Pramod Sawant at his Altinho residence. The urgent meeting followed the controversy surrounding Health Minister Vishwajit Rane's public reprimand and suspension order against GMC's Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, after a confrontation in the casualty ward.

During the discussion, the medical delegation submitted a list of 9-10 key concerns. CM Sawant assured them that these issues had been addressed and emphasized the government's recognition of the crucial role played by healthcare professionals. To ease growing unrest,...