Union Health Minister J P Nadda today launched 'Kayakalp Fortnight' to ensure upkeep of high level of cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene within and outside the premises of central government hospitals in the country.
"The 'Kayakalp Fortnight' will be observed throughout the country in various central government hospitals between May 20 and June 3 with a view to intensify the 'Kayakalp' initiatives under the Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan launched by Prime Minister," Nadda said after the launch at AIIMS.
He said as part of the various activities to be taken up during the fortnight, senior ministry officers will inspect various central hospitals in the country to take stock of the existing status and to intensify the Swachhta drive.
"The states have been requested to take up similar campaigns," Nadda said.
During his visit, the minister reviewed the practices followed for maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene within and outside the premises of AIIMS and inspected various wards including the OTs, ICUs, emergency and private.
He held a meeting with the AIIMS Director, senior officers and doctors of various facilities/wards to get their inputs on the protocols being followed and also sought their suggestions.
The Health Ministry launched the Kayakalp initiative last year to set protocols for upkeep of hygiene and sanitation at government health facilities.
Committees and sub-committees are formed to periodically review and monitor the progress made in these areas.
