More than 5.14 lakh unusable items were removed from government health facilities in Gujarat during the week-long “Namo Swachhta Abhiyan.” This initiative freed up nearly 1,806 rooms for future use, enhancing space availability for patient services. The campaign, conducted from July 1 to 7, targeted over 12,000 government health institutions, spanning from sub-centres to medical colleges and hospitals.
During the drive, officials identified a total of 5,72,563 unusable items, with 5,14,456 items disposed of on site. Additionally, authorities repaired around 41,681 items, such as furniture, ambulances, electronic equipment, and medical devices, enabling their reuse. On the final day of the campaign, 22,667 unusable items were identified, with 15,530 items disposed of on site, creating space for approximately 129 more rooms. These rooms are earmarked for future patient facility enhancements.
The cleanup efforts also encompassed broader maintenance and safety measures within hospital premises. This included the removal of scrap and junk, extensive cleaning of buildings and campuses, ensuring safe drinking water availability, and repairs to water supply pipelines. The campaign also involved fire and electrical safety checks, hospital furniture repairs, civil works, and infection prevention and control measures to enhance the overall condition and safety of public health facilities.
The state-wide campaign was launched at the GMERS Auditorium in Gandhinagar, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Health Minister Praful Pansheriya. Officials highlighted that the initiative aimed to boost cleanliness, optimize infrastructure utilization, and strengthen patient care facilities across the state’s public healthcare network.
