Mon district hospital was among the 29 district hospitals across the country to win the ‘cleanliness award (Kayakalp Awards)’ 2018-19.
The Kayakalp Awards was given away by Union Health minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan along with minister of state for Health, Ashwini Kumar Choubey during an event held at the India Habitat Centre on October 12.
The award was received by Mon district hospital medical superintendent, Dr. Khrielasanuo Kaurinta.
The Health Ministry had prepared a list of central government institutions, district and private hospitals and community health centres for their work in maintaining high standards of sanitation and hygiene in public health facilities and awarded these hospitals under the ‘Kayakalp Awards Scheme’.
“Kayakalp award has made you an inspiration towards ‘swachhta’ in your community and region. Now you should become role models for other health facilities and inspire and lead your community and districts towards achieving the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene,” Harsh Vardhan said while lauding the winners.