National News 2025-09-25

For Immediate ReleaseUnion MoS Prataprao Jadhav Visits Safdarjung Hospital for ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Initiative and Kar Sewa Campaign

Safdarjung Hospital proudly welcomed Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, to the hospital premises in support of the government’s flagship ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' aimed at empowering women’s health and wellbeing.Hon'ble MoS Shri Prataprao Jadhav addressed the gathering, recognizing the spirit of selfless service that underpins the Kar Sewa campaign. He praised over 250 dedicated participants, including doctors, faculty members, nursing staff, and sanitation workers, who actively engaged in hospital-wide cleanliness drives and awareness activities under the ‘Swachhata Seva Abhiyaan’.Dr. Sandeep Bansal, Director of Safdarjung Hospital, officially flagged off the Kar Sewa initiative, which covers multiple key hospital locations including the OPD area, ICMR, Heart Command, VMMC, and SIC vicinity. The campaign aims not only to enhance hygiene standards but also to promote community participation and collective responsibility toward building healthier families and stronger communities.Union MoS Jadhav warmly interacted with participants, lauding their dedication and emphasizing the importance of such grassroots efforts in fostering wellness and empowerment.Additionally, Hon'ble MoS Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated an ongoing deworming campaign and distributed millets, oral hygiene kits, and sanitary napkins to beneficiaries, further supporting women's health and nutrition. The female footfall for the camp on this day reached an impressive 5,234, marking significant community engagement.The ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ campaign underlines the government’s commitment to holistic healthcare, maternal well-being, and sustained social upliftment.Safdarjung Hospital continues to act as a leading center for healthcare innovation and public health advocacy, working in close coordination with national initiatives to ensure accessible and inclusive medical services.