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Sustainable Practices in Healthcare: Celebrating World Environment Day with the Galien Foundation Today, on World Environment Day, we at the Galien Foundation are proud to highlight the importance of sustainable practices in healthcare. As we strive to improve health outcomes, we must also ensure that our actions are environmentally responsible. Here are some key practices making a difference: 1. Energy Efficiency: Hospitals and healthcare facilities are adopting energy-efficient systems and renewable energy sources to reduce their carbon footprint. 2. Waste Reduction: Implementing robust recycling programs and reducing single-use plastics help minimize the environmental impact of medical waste. 3. Sustainable Sourcing: Choosing eco-friendly and ethically sourced medical supplies ensures that our procurement practices support environmental sustainability. 4. Green Building Design: Many healthcare institutions are incorporating green building designs that maximize natural light and use sustainable materials, enhancing both patient well-being and environmental health. 5. Telemedicine: By reducing the need for travel, telemedicine not only makes healthcare more accessible but also significantly cuts down on emissions. On this World Environment Day, let's commit to integrating these sustainable practices into our healthcare systems. Together, we can create a healthier planet and healthier lives. #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #Healthcare #GalienFoundation #GreenHealthcare #EcoFriendly #SustainablePractices

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Kameswara Rao Pulavarty

Gomathi Vidya Agri Biotech Research Project Private Limited

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True sustainable health care means no use of chemicals and use of only natural things to cure the disease. That is possible.

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