India, April 16 -- A seven-day sanitation drive has been ongoing since Monday at 42 government healthcare facilities, including the Civil Hospital in Sector 10A, following the state-level directions issued by the additional chief secretary (health) on April 10, officials at the district's Health Department said on Wednesday.

The measures include upgrading the hospitals' civic amenities, reducing patients' waiting times and frequent inspections, said officials.

Dr Nina Singh, senior medical officer and in charge of the Civil Hospital, said a quality team, comprising 22 officials and doctors, have been formed to conduct departmental inspections. "Geo-tagged reports with daily updates, including repair work, condition of washrooms, operati...