Strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the state, five Ayushman Arogya Mandirs-Sub Health Centres (AAM-SHCs) in Meghalaya have been awarded the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification. Granted by the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), this recognition highlights that the facilities successfully met all prescribed quality benchmarks across every designated service category, marking a notable milestone for the region.
Recognized Health Facilities Across Districts
The newly certified medical units include Saitsama and Mihmyntdu located in the West Jaintia Hills district, Raja A.pal and Narongkol situated in North Garo Hills, and Manai in the West Khasi Hills. Achieving this distinction makes them the pioneer sub-health centres in Meghalaya to secure the certification across all evaluated service packages.
Scoring Breakdown and Evaluation Results
During the rigorous assessment process, Saitsama achieved the highest overall score of 94.07 per cent among all the listed centers. Following closely behind, Mihmyntdu recorded a strong score of 93.91 per cent. Meanwhile, Raja A.pal secured 93.30 per cent, Narongkol obtained 92.87 per cent, and Manai rounded out the group with 91.07 per cent.
Comprehensive Service Packages Assessed
The evaluation spanned 12 vital areas of healthcare delivery to ensure holistic operational standards. Key focus areas included maternal and child health, neonatal and infant care, family planning, oral healthcare, mental health support, emergency medical care, and the management of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Additional domains reviewed were drugs and diagnostics, elderly and palliative care, common ophthalmic and ENT services, as well as adolescent healthcare.
Acknowledgment of Healthcare Workers
This achievement draws attention to ongoing grassroots initiatives aimed at enhancing accessibility, patient safety, and overall care standards within public facilities. The success is heavily attributed to the dedicated efforts of Multi-Purpose Health Workers (MLHPs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), and other medical personnel who maintained rigorous operational standards at these five locations. The overarching goal of the NQAS framework remains ensuring that public health institutions consistently deliver safe and patient-centered services.
