The Government has said that a total of 50 thousand health facilities have received the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification in the country. Union Health Ministry said that this landmark achievement reinforces the national commitment to quality, safety, and patient-centred care, bringing India closer to equitable and high-quality healthcare for all.
The NQAS has been developed keeping in mind the specific requirements for public health facilities as well as global best practices. The Ministry implemented the National Quality Assurance Standards in June 2024, aimed at ensuring and enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided at public health facilities. Initially, the Standards were applied for District Hospitals, aiming to ensure that services provided through public health facilities are safe, patient-centric, and of assured quality. Subsequently, these standards were extended to Sub-District Hospitals, Community Health Centers and Ayushman Arogya Mandir-Urban Primary Health Centre.
