DM&HO staff take pledge to mark sustainable lifestyle week

Kurnool: The District Medical and Health Department launched the Sustainable Lifestyle Week celebrations (November 1–7) by organizing a formal pledge-taking program at its meeting hall in Kurnool on Sunday.

District Tuberculosis, AIDS, and Leprosy Control Officer Dr Bhaskar, alongside program officers, administered the pledge to healthcare staff, urging them to integrate environment-friendly practices into their daily routines.

Participants pledged to adopt eco-friendly habits, minimize waste, and motivate family members, friends, and colleagues to take individual responsibility for environmental preservation.

Speaking at the event, National Health Mission (NHM) Supervisor Hemalatha outlined the week-long community outreach plan. She stated that medical personnel across Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will actively educate the public on balanced nutrition, regular physical exercise, water and electricity conservation, reduction of single-use plastics, maintenance of hospital cleanliness, and vector-borne disease prevention.

Healthcare workers will highlight how small lifestyle modifications directly influence environmental and public health outcomes.

Immunisation Officer Dr Uma, District Programme Officer Vijay Raj, Epidemiologist Venugopal Yadav, and staff members from the Communicable Diseases Department participated in the ceremony.

Emphasizing the broader objective of the drive, officials reiterated that fostering sustainable lifestyles through public participation, community mobilization, and individual action is vital for long-term ecological balance and public health protection across the district.

The Sustainable Lifestyle Week activities will continue across all government health facilities in Kurnool district through November 7.

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Narendra Kumar Varikuntla is a seasoned journalist with 15 years of experience in reporting and news coverage. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature. He is Staff Correspondent for The Hans India based in Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh Before embarking on his career in journalism, he worked with Tata Robins Fraser (TRF) as a Confidential Assistant at the Rourkela Steel Plant, where he served for 10 years. His tenure at TRF enabled him to develop strong administrative, communication, and organisational skills, which have significantly contributed to his success in journalism. He began his journalistic career with Deccan Chronicle, where he gained valuable experience in reporting and news gathering. Since 2015, he has been serving as a Staff Correspondent with The Hans India, covering the erstwhile Kurnool district, including Kurnool and Nandyal. During his journalism career, Narendra Kumar has extensively reported on governance, politics, public affairs, social issues, agriculture, and developmental activities. He is known for his commitment to accurate, balanced, and responsible journalism, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. In addition to his journalistic profession, he is actively engaged in agriculture and personally cultivates 10 acres of farmland. His close association with farming provides him with firsthand insight into rural life and farmers' issues, enriching his reporting on agriculture and rural development.

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