Kasturba Hospital organized a cleanliness drive as part of Swachhata Pakhwada - Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2023 on 1st October '23. This event was held near the MCH building at 10:00 am. A diverse group of enthusiastic participants, including faculty members, staff, nurses, attendants, and community volunteers participated in the cleanliness drive. Dr. Poonam Shivkumar Varma (Medical Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital), Dr. Ramesh Pandey (Deputy Medical Superintendent, Kasturba Hospital), Dr. CM Badole (HOD, Orthopedics), Dr. Dilip Gupta (HOD, Surgery), Dr. Shuchi Jain (HOD, Gynecology), Dr. Jyoti Jain (HOD, Medicine), Dr. Sushil Kumar Kale (Professor, Radiology), Dr. Pooja Batra (Professor, Surgery), Dr. Ajay Lanjewar (Professor, Respiratory Medicine), and Dr. Supratim Roy (Assistant Professor, Orthopedics), along with other faculty members, were present at the occasion. Various departments also participated in the cleanliness drive by cleaning their own departments and OPDs.
"The drive will foster a strong sense of community spirit, with staff and patient volunteers coming together to clean and beautify our hospital. This collective endeavor reinforced the idea that cleanliness is not just a responsibility of the government but a shared duty of every citizen," said Dr. Poonam Varma, Medical Superintendent. She also spoke about the importance of collective efforts towards national cleanliness with everyone.
"Close to around 200 people participated in the drive. Everyone's enthusiasm and commitment to the cause are truly commendable. It has inspired individuals and communities to continue practicing and promoting cleanliness in their surroundings. Kasturba Hospital will observe Swachhata Pakhwada during this fortnight," informed Dr. Ramesh Pandey, Deputy Medical Superintendent.
We express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this Swachhata Pakhwada - Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2023 initiative. Let us carry forward this momentum and continue working towards a cleaner and healthier India.