Kohima, February 15 (DIPR): As part of Swachh Bharat Mission the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Nagaland will launch a Special cleanliness drive to be implemented in Government Hospitals in the State from February 15 to 28. This includes the district Hospitals, Community Health Centre, Primary Health Centre, Mental Hospital, TB Hospital and Nursing Institute. According to the Nodal Officer, Quality Assurance, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Thanghoi Lam, Public Health Care facilities are a major mechanism of social protection to meet the health care needs of larger segments of the population. Cleanliness and hygiene in hospitals are critical to preventing infections and also provide patients with a positive experience related to clean environment. “To do no harm” is the first principle of health care facilities and to ensure adherence to infection control practices. The objective is to promote cleanliness, hygiene and Infection Control Practices in Public Health Care Facilities.
