Srinagar: At a time when questions are being raised over sanitation and hygiene in government healthcare facilities, the maternity hospital at Soura is drawing appreciation from patients and attendants for maintaining cleanliness across its premises.
From the hospital’s indoor areas, where women come for delivery and postnatal care, to the outside premises and parking area, cleanliness appears to be receiving particular attention. For women visiting the hospital during one of the most important moments of their lives, a clean and hygienic environment offers not only comfort but also a sense of reassurance.
Kulsuma Bano, a woman from Kulgam who recently delivered at the hospital, expressed happiness over the cleanliness maintained on the premises. Speaking to Rising Kashmir she said the hospital’s hygienic surroundings had made her experience more comfortable.
She said that the absence of unpleasant smells and the attention given to cleanliness made the hospital environment more welcoming for patients and their attendants. She also appreciated the fact that cleanliness was maintained not only inside the hospital but also in the parking area and other outdoor spaces.
Another woman, Tasleema from Ganderbal, also shared her positive experience, saying she was pleased to see the level of cleanliness maintained at the facility.
She said a clean hospital environment benefits everyone, particularly women arriving for delivery, newborn babies and the family members who accompany them. According to her, maintaining hygiene in healthcare facilities is essential for ensuring a comfortable environment and reducing the risk of infections.
For expectant mothers and their families, hospital visits often come with anxiety and concern. In such circumstances, clean surroundings, properly maintained patient areas and hygienic outdoor spaces can make a meaningful difference to their overall experience.
Meanwhile, hospital authorities have also urged the public to cooperate in maintaining cleanliness inside and around the hospital premises. They appealed to patients, attendants and visitors to avoid littering and dispose of waste responsibly, stressing that keeping the hospital clean is a collective responsibility that requires the active participation of everyone.
