TheCarmelite Monastery in Margao, Goa operates a medical fund that
provides a monthly subsidy to about 15 people who need prolonged medical treatment and cannot afford the costs, such as cancer or dialysis patients. [
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Key Details of the Medical Charity
- Current Support: A monthly financial subsidy helps patients undergoing long-term treatments like dialysis and cancer care. [1]
- Dispensary History: The monastery previously ran a free dispensary with basic medicines and volunteer doctors, but this specific service was later discontinued.
- Other Charitable Works: The facility also runs the Carmel Food Bank to distribute dry rations and surplus food to those in need, alongside Meals on Wheels.
