200 Govt Hospitals in Kerala achieve NQAS Accreditation
National Quality Assurance Standards Certification
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has achieved a significant milestone in the healthcare sector, with 200 government hospitals across the state receiving National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification, a prestigious national accreditation.
With the latest accreditation, three more institutions have been added to the list, Chinnakkanal Family Health Center in Idukki (94.92% score), Vengappally Family Health Center in Wayanad (89.65% score), and Muthanga Public Health Center in Wayanad (88.86% score).
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The public hospitals in the State secured national-level quality standards with high scores, following a quality improvement initiative driven by the State.
According to official data, the accredited institutions include- 5 district hospitals, 4 taluk hospitals, 11 community health centres, 41 urban primary health centres, 135 family health centres and 4 public health centres.
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