SAS Nagar, October 27:- A special cleanliness drive was conducted today at various government health institutions across Mohali district to improve hygiene standards and ensure a clean environment. The campaign was launched by the Government of India under “Special Campaign-06: Safai Mein Bhalai and Clean to Care.” Health officials and employees participated enthusiastically in the drive.
Civil Surgeon Dr. Sangeeta Jain and Deputy Medical Commissioner Dr. Amandeep Kaur said that special attention was given to cleaning the internal and external areas of health institutions, including OPDs, patient wards, waiting rooms, offices, corridors and surrounding areas. Patients and their attendants were also made aware of proper waste disposal, the use of dustbins and the importance of following cleanliness guidelines in healthcare facilities.
Dr. Sangeeta Jain said that maintaining cleanliness in healthcare institutions is essential for patient safety and disease prevention. A clean environment plays a significant role in reducing the risk of infections and providing better healthcare services to patients. She urged all health officials and employees to ensure continuous compliance with hygiene standards.
She said that keeping healthcare institutions clean is a shared responsibility of all healthcare workers. Cleanliness initiatives should not remain limited to special campaigns but must become part of the daily work routine.
She also appealed to the public not to litter in government health institutions, to use dustbins and to cooperate with the Health Department in maintaining cleanliness.
Dr. Jain said that a clean environment is the foundation of a healthy society and everyone should fulfil their responsibility towards cleanliness.
