YINGKIONG, AUG 16:
District Hospital (DH) Yingkiong and Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) Sub-Centres at Simong and Ramsing have achieved National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification, marking a significant milestone in quality healthcare delivery in Upper Siang district.
NQAS, an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aims to improve the quality of services at public health facilities. The standards cover patient rights and satisfaction, clinical care, infection prevention and control, cleanliness and safety, availability of medicines and equipment, record management and continuous quality improvement.
The achievement followed sustained efforts by health officers, medical personnel and supporting staff throughout the NQAS and LaQshya certification process.
The teams associated with the achievement were felicitated during the 80th Independence Day celebration at General Ground, Yingkiong, on August 15.
The supporting team comprising District RCH Officer Dr Andeng Sitek, WHO PRT Dr Arindam Sarbadhikari, District Community Mobiliser Gebi Mitkong, District Programme Manager Roleng Burang and supporting drivers were honoured.
District Hospital Yingkiong Medical Superintendent Dr Karo Teng and his entire team were also felicitated. Health and Wellness Officer Titok Patuk and her team from AAM Sub-Centre Ramsing, and HWO Rebeka Panyang and her team from AAM Sub-Centre Simong, were similarly recognised for their efforts.
Advisor to the Chief Minister and local MLA Alo Libang congratulated the health teams and appreciated their dedication towards improving healthcare services in the district.
Deputy Commissioner Talo Jerang termed the achievement a breakthrough for the district’s health sector and urged the health fraternity to continue rendering dedicated and selfless service to the community.
District Medical Officer Dr Gepeng Litin said District Hospital Yingkiong had created history by becoming the first district hospital in Arunachal Pradesh to achieve NQAS certification. She attributed the achievement to teamwork, perseverance and the dedication of healthcare workers.
Dr Litin also appreciated the district administration for recognising the contribution of the health teams during the Independence Day celebration. She said such recognition would motivate healthcare workers to further improve the quality of services at other health facilities across the district. (DIPR)
