Press Release from District Hospital Singtam (Gangtok )

15 Nov, 2025

JOINT INSPECTION ON CLINICAL ESTABLISHMENTS CONDUCTED UNDER GANGTOK DISTRICT

A joint inspection of various Clinical Establishments under Gangtok District was conducted in collaboration with Singtam Police and Singtam Municipal Corporation.

The inspection team included the following officials:

• Director-cum-CMO, District Hospital Singtam

• A.D. Sanitation, Health Department

• Under Secretary, Health Department

• Health Educator, District Hospital Singtam

• SMC Councillor

• Bazar Inspector, Singtam Municipal Corporation

• Police Personnel, Singtam Police Station

The team carried out a random inspection of the clinics listed below. The inspection focused on documentation, registration status, bio-medical waste management, infection control practices, and general compliance with the Clinical Establishments Act 2010:

Total number of clinics visited: 06

1. Alina Medical

2. Sutrodhar Clinic

3. Remi Cure Clinic

4. Life Line

5. Sister & Sister Clinic

6. ⁠Jeewan Jyoti

Observations from the visit have been noted and follow-up action will be taken to the concerned establishments.

Directives Issued

• Strict directives on proper bio-medical waste management.

• Air-borne infection control measures to be ensured, including installation and functioning of exhaust fans.

• Registration of employees to be completed as per the Clinical Establishments Act.

• Expired drugs to be identified, segregated, and dispose off properly.

• Cleanliness and hygiene of the establishment to be maintained at all times. 24 hours water supply need to be managed in all the establishment.

• All required documentation must be updated and kept ready for verification.

In the next subsequent visit the team will review the compliance of instructions given on 14/11//2025





Status: Published on 15 Nov, 2025