Goa, June 10 -- A notice barring media personnel from entering the Bicholim Primary Health Centre (PHC) has stirred controversy, with journalists denouncing the move as an infringement on press freedom in public spaces.

The restriction, displayed prominently at the PHC entrance, comes shortly after a recent incident involving the media at Goa Medical College (GMC). While officials have not offered a detailed explanation, the timing has raised concerns about increasing limitations on media access to healthcare institutions.

Journalists and media associations have condemned the decision, arguing that public health facilities must remain transparent and accessible to the press, especially during times when public interest and accountabilit...