Corporation healthcare workers lauded for their untiring service during COVID-19 pandemic
The Hindu
MADURAI
The unwavering service and passion of the staff and frontline workers of the Directorate of Public Health, especially while tackling challenges during COVID-19, were remarkable, said Mayor Indirani Ponvasanth on Saturday.
She was speaking at the centenary celebrations of Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Public Health (DPH) and Preventive Medicine held in Madurai.
The Mayor added that it is a significant milestone for the DPH and appreciated the health officials and workers for their involvement in taking primary healthcare to people at the grassroot levels.
“The performances put up by the DPH staff were amazing as well aimed at creating awareness of vaccination, getting timely doctor’s help etc., which is commendable,” said Simranjeet Singh Kahlon, Corporation Commissioner.
He said that he deemed it to be an honour to work along with such passionate staff and added that steps would be taken to improve the sanitation score of the city.
Deputy Mayor T. Nagarajan lauded how they wore Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits for hours together only to serve people even by putting their lives at risk.
City Health Officer S. Vinoth Kumar elaborated on the rich history of DPH since its inception and highlighted its achievements over the years. He noted that the torchlight for the centenary celebrations was received at Madurai on Friday amidst much fanfare.
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