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Hospital Campus Overrun: Mega Clean-Up Underway
30 Aug
Summary
- Thiruvananthapuram General Hospital campus is overgrown and needs cleaning.
- The hospital is being developed into the city's second medical college.
- A mega cleaning drive will mobilize 100 employees and local residents.
Thiruvananthapuram's General Hospital campus, spanning 20 acres, is the site of a significant cleaning operation scheduled for Tuesday. The extensive growth of bushes and weeds, coupled with accumulated waste, has created an unhealthy environment. This neglected state poses risks to patients, visitors, and nearby residents, especially with the current prevalence of infectious diseases.
The drive is crucial as the General Hospital is being transformed into the city's second medical college. The overgrown vegetation and waste piles have also become potential breeding grounds for pests and snakes, alarming both hospital staff and the local community. The corporation aims to clear the overgrowth, remove waste, and enhance overall sanitation.
Mayor V V Rajesh will inaugurate the cleaning drive at 8 AM, with approximately 100 corporation employees mobilized for the task. Residents' associations and community members from surrounding areas are also expected to join the campaign, highlighting a collaborative effort to restore the hospital's environment. This initiative is vital for the hospital's development and ensures a healthier campus.
