DODA, OCT 27: Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability and ethical governance, the Health Department Doda observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, with officers and staff members at various healthcare institutions taking the Integrity Pledge and resolving to uphold the highest standards of honesty and probity in public service.
The observance was held at the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Office Doda, Deputy CMO Office Doda, Primary Health Centre (PHC) Assar and Community Health Centre (CHC) Thathri. Similar awareness programmes were also organised across all medical blocks of the district to promote integrity and strengthen awareness against corruption among healthcare personnel.
The programmes were organised under the overall guidance of Chief Medical Officer Doda, Dr. Vinod Sharma. At the CMO Office, the pledge-taking ceremony was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. S. L. Manhas. At PHC Assar, the programme was held under the supervision of Block Medical Officer Dr. Syed Mohd Ismail, while the observance at CHC Thathri was conducted under the supervision of Block Medical Officer Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Kichloo.
During the ceremonies, officers and employees collectively pledged to discharge their official responsibilities with honesty, impartiality and a strong sense of public accountability. They also reaffirmed their commitment to promoting transparency, fairness and ethical practices in healthcare administration and service delivery.
The awareness initiatives aimed to sensitise healthcare employees to the importance of maintaining integrity in their day-to-day official dealings and ensuring that public services are delivered fairly, efficiently and without discrimination. The programmes also highlighted the need to discourage corrupt practices and strengthen institutional accountability at every level of the healthcare system.
With healthcare institutions serving people from diverse social and economic backgrounds, the emphasis on ethical conduct and transparent administration assumes particular significance in ensuring that patients receive services in a fair and responsible manner.
The participation of staff across multiple healthcare institutions and medical blocks reflected a district-wide effort to reinforce vigilance awareness and promote a culture of integrity within the Health Department.
The observance concluded with healthcare personnel reiterating their resolve to uphold professional ethics, maintain transparency in official functioning and contribute towards building a corruption-free work environment, thereby strengthening public confidence in government healthcare institutions across Doda district.
