diff --git a/debian11/scripts/healthcheck.sh b/debian11/scripts/healthcheck.sh
index d55d1f4..83989b6 100644
--- a/debian11/scripts/healthcheck.sh
+++ b/debian11/scripts/healthcheck.sh
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 #!/bin/bash
-
 # Script checks health of running container
 
+# bash strict mode
+set -e
+
 if [ "$(cat /opt/scripts/.docker_config/.healthcheck)" == "starting" ]
 then
   echo "Health status: OK - Startup script is still running."
diff --git a/debian12/scripts/healthcheck.sh b/debian12/scripts/healthcheck.sh
index 5c95005..4cb6a39 100644
--- a/debian12/scripts/healthcheck.sh
+++ b/debian12/scripts/healthcheck.sh
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@
 
 # Script checks health of running container
 
+# bash strict mode
+set -e
+
 if [ "$(cat /opt/.docker_config/.healthcheck)" == "starting" ]
 then
   echo "Health status: OK - Startup script is still running."