District Headquarters Hospital Malkangiri wins State Level Kayakalp Award for the third consecutive year
By Addanki Iswar R.
Malkangiri, March 30, 2023 – District Headquarters Hospital Malkangiri has once again won the prestigious state-level Kayakalp Award for the third year in a row. This award is given to the best-performing hospitals in terms of cleanliness, infection control, and overall hygiene. In addition to the district hospital, the Subdivisional Hospital Mathili has also won the award for the second time.
The Chief District Medical Officer Prafulla Kumar Nanda has also announced that six Primary Health Centers in Malkangiri district have been honored with the state-level award. The winning PHCs have been recognized for their exceptional performance in providing primary healthcare services to the people of the district.
The Kayakalp Award is a State initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to encourage and incentivize public healthcare facilities to maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control. The award carries a prize and a certificate of recognition, which serves as a testimony to the hospital’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services.
The achievement of District Headquarters Hospital Malkangiri, Subdivisional Hospital Mathili, and the six PHCs in winning the state-level Kayakalp award is a significant milestone for the district’s healthcare system. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the healthcare workers who have gone above and beyond to provide quality healthcare services to the people of Malkangiri.
