The aim is to provide safe, healthy, nutritious meal experience to patients, physicians, nurses, attendants and visitors in campus
To transform food services in the healthcare sector of India, Goa Health Ministry has roped in Sodexo, a food services provider to revamp the kitchen and cafeteria services at Goa Medical College and its constituent institutes. The first phase of the project kicked off with patient services in the inauguration ceremony officiated by Vishwajit Rane, Health Minister, Goa in the presence of doctors, staff, media and community members. The aim is to provide an enjoyable, safe, healthy and nutritious meal experience to patients, physicians, nurses, attendants, and visitors in the campus, which is expected to be completed in a phase wise manner over the next 3-4 months.
Rane said, “Nutrition is directly co-related to the recovery of the patient. The patients at Goa Medical College will now have access to nutritious and hygienic food through this nutritional food services. This is a game changer. We will soon be extending this nutritional dietary facility to the students and doctors as well.”
Speaking about Sodexo’s association with GMC, Sambit Sahu, Segment Director, Healthcare, Sodexo India said, “It is an honour to be awarded the contract for managing food services at Goa Medical College and be part of Health Minister’s vision to transform food nutrition and service delivery to patients, students and staff. Sodexo recognises the importance of good nutrition in patient care and wellness, and is well-equipped for the task. Given our international exposure, world-wide best practices, well trained staff and capabilities towards therapeutic and hygienic food preparation, Sodexo is making a good beginning at GMC to transform healthcare services in Government Medical Insititions. We plan to transform patient and student experiences with right infrastructure, digital solutions and a great delivery experience.”