Shillong, Oct 17: Ten public health facilities have been awarded the prestigious National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification, marking a significant milestone in Meghalaya’s journey towards quality public healthcare services.
The facilities include Ganesh Das MCH Hospital, Shillong; Marngar PHC (Ri-Bhoi District); Siju PHC (South Garo Hills District); Nongalbibra PHC (South Garo Hills District); Pomlum PHC (East Khasi Hills District); Asananggre PHC (West Garo Hills District); Babadam PHC (West Garo Hills District); Wagesi PHC (North Garo Hills District); Salmanpara PHC (South West Garo Hills District); and Gabil PHC (North Garo Hills District).
In addition, a total of 91 SC HWCs (AAM) across the State have also achieved NQAS Certification, while the Pasteur’s Institute- Central Laboratory and the State Food Testing Laboratory have earlier attained NABL Accreditation.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare in a press statement today said the achievements reflect Meghalaya’s commitment to raising quality standards across primary care, laboratory services, and community health
The Director of Health Services (MI) praised the healthcare professionals, medical teams, and frontline health workers for their unwavering commitment and hard work. The quality managers played a crucial role in capacity building, strategic planning, and conceptual implementation, ensuring measurable and sustainable quality outcomes.
According to the department, the Joint Directorate Committee (JDC), comprising the three Directorates—DHS (MI), DHS (MCH&FW), and DHS (ME&R)—has been providing strategic oversight and anchoring the quality movement across the state, through the constitution of the Joint Directorate Quality Committee (JDQC).
The JDQC led the process through intensive trainings, gap-closure visits, mock assessments, and continuous on-site mentoring which was supported by a robust network of partner like MMDSL, NHM, and financial support from MHSSP & MHIS, through their IPA programme and insurance revenue and reinforced by the dedicated efforts of the District Quality Teams, the Health Engineering Wing, and other allied units, the department said.
“This collaborative system played a pivotal role in bridging gaps, upgrading infrastructure, and driving continuous quality improvement. These relentless efforts translated into meaningful and sustainable improvements, demonstrating that excellence is achievable even in the most remote corners of Meghalaya,” it added.
The department said that Ganesh Das MCH Hospital, a high-volume maternal and child care centre, overcame operational hurdles to become a model of structured, patient-centric service delivery, attaining not only NQAS, but Laqsha and Musqan Quality Certification for their OT, Labor room, SNCU & Paediatric Care Services. Similarly, PHCs in Marngar, Siju, Nongalbibra, Asananggre, Pomlum, Babadam, Wagesi, Salmanpara and Gabil proved that with strong leadership, teamwork, and dedication, even grassroots institutions can rise to meet national standards of excellence, it said.
