Panaji, July 14 -- Dr. Vandana Rajesh Dhume, former Director of Health Services, Goa, and former Project Director of the Goa State AIDS Control Society, passed away on July 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness.

Dr. Vandana Rajesh Dhume, former Director of Health Services, Goa, and former Project Director of the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS), passed away on July 14, 2026, after a prolonged illness.

Dr. Dhume served the state in several key public health leadership roles and made significant contributions to Goa's healthcare system during her tenure. As Director of Health Services, she played an important role in strengthening public health services, while her leadership at the Goa State AIDS Control Society was instrumental in ad...