India, July 18 -- The Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) has upgraded its Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) -- the hospital's nodal hub for sterilising and distributing medical and surgical instruments across all clinical departments.

The refurbished facility, inaugurated on Thursday, is expected to elevate the quality and efficiency of sterilisation protocols, ensure seamless availability of sterile gear for surgeries and critical care, and substantially lower the risk of hospital-acquired infections, officials said.

The CSSD is tasked with the cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, and dispatch of reusable medical equipment. Any breach in the sterilisation chain can heighten the vulnerability of patients -- particu...