June 18th 2024.
The Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Odisha has recently issued a directive to all health facilities in the state. As per the instruction of the Honorable Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Odisha, it has been ordered that official social media handles be opened for all health facilities.
In a notification dated June 18, 2024, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to Government, Shalini Pandit, has instructed all District Headquarters Hospitals, Sub-Divisional Hospitals, Community Health Centers, and Primary Health Centers to create an official social media handle under the name 'X'. This handle will be managed by the designated Medical Officer in Charge of each facility.
The notification also emphasizes the importance of being responsive to the needs of the people through social media. It states that with the opening of this social media handle, all concerned parties should be attentive and prompt in addressing any queries or concerns expressed by the public.
In order to comply with this directive, all health facilities are required to open their social media accounts within three working days and submit the necessary information to the Department of Health Services (DHS) in Odisha. This step will not only improve communication with the public but also ensure that their needs and concerns are addressed effectively.
This move by the Government of Odisha reflects their commitment towards utilizing social media platforms for the betterment of society. By opening official social media handles for health facilities, they aim to bridge the gap between the government and the public and ensure that healthcare services are easily accessible and responsive to the needs of the people.
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