- Surguja Divisional Commissioner Shri Narendra Kumar Dugga issued strict instructions, action will be taken against health institutions violating the rules.
- Instructions to ensure affiliation of 100% hospitals, clinics and nursing homes with authorised and authorised waste disposal centres
The administration has adopted a strict stance to ensure the safe disposal of biomedical waste and prevent environmental pollution in the Surguja division. All government and private hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes in the division must complete the necessary procedures related to biomedical waste management within seven days. All health institutions must obtain authorization as per the rules and ensure affiliation with an authorized Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility (CBWTF). Surguja Divisional Commissioner, Mr. Narendra Kumar Dugga, issued strict instructions in this regard at an inter-departmental meeting held in Ambikapur today. He clarified that action will be taken against health institutions violating biomedical waste management rules as per the rules.
In a meeting held at the Commissioner’s office, Divisional Commissioner Mr. Dugga directed all Chief Medical and Health Officers (CMHOs) of the division to ensure 100% compliance with regulations related to biomedical waste management in government and private health institutions. He stated that the safe collection and scientific disposal of biomedical waste from hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes is essential for public health and environmental protection. Negligence at any level will not be tolerated.
The Divisional Commissioner directed all Chief Medical Officers (CMHOs) to regularly inspect government and private health institutions in their districts. He said that any deficiencies in biomedical waste management found during inspections should be immediately addressed. He directed that appropriate action be taken against institutions that do not comply with prescribed rules and regulations. He directed that all relevant health institutions complete the necessary procedures within seven days and regularly review compliance with the directives.
The meeting also emphasized the need to maintain a smooth and regular system for the collection and disposal of biomedical waste. Divisional Commissioner Mr. Dugga directed that payments related to the authorized common biomedical waste treatment facility be made within the stipulated timeframe. He said that the waste collection and disposal system should not be affected due to delays in payments. All related departments and health institutions should work in coordination to prevent environmental pollution and protect the health of the general public.
The meeting was attended by the Collector, Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Chief Medical and Health Officer, representatives of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Deputy Commissioner (Development) Shri R.K. Khute, Joint Director of Health Dr. Kapildev Paikra and officials of the concerned departments.