Program Launched to Promote Cleanliness in Central Government Hospitals

The government launched 'Kayakalp Fortnight' for the second year to intensify government efforts to promote cleanliness at public health facilities in the country.

The 'Kayakalp Fortnight' is an initiative launched by the central government to promote cleanliness at public health facilities in the country. The government has launched 'Kayakalp Fortnight' for the second year and it will be observed throughout the country in central government hospitals from May 20, 2016, to June 3, 2016.

"The initiative towards total cleanliness in public health facilities is aimed towards building confidence of users in such facilities for quality services and encourage team work," union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said in a brief speech at All India Institute of Medical Sciences here after the inauguration.

Indian Health Ministry's Scheme to Promote Cleanliness in Public Health Facilities
The initiative will encourage every public health facility in India to work towards standards of excellence to help facilities stay clean and hygienic.

‘The central government launched 'Kayakalp Fortnight' for the second year to intensify efforts for promoting cleanliness at public health facilities in the country.’

Nadda said senior ministry officials will inspect central hospitals to take stock of the existing situation and to intensify the cleanliness drive. He said the initiative will encourage every public health facility in the country to work towards certain standards of excellence and keep facilities clean and hygienic.

Source-IANS

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