Madurai corporation eyes NQAS certification for 3 UPHCs
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n Friday, the NQAS assessment team inspected the Aruldaspuram UPHC, accompanied by mayor Indrani Ponvasanth. The inspection covered facilities such as the laboratory, medicine stock, maternal and child health services, record maintenance, and various medical service departments. The national-level teams already completed inspections of the Thiruparankundram and Puttuthoppu UPHCs earlier this year.
The NQAS programme, implemented by the Union govt, aims to improve the quality of healthcare services in primary health facilities. Certification is granted following a three-stage process — self-assessment, state-level evaluation, and a final review by the Union govt.
Corporation officials said 12 UPHCs in the city — Masthanpatti, Munichalai, Annathoppu, Anaiyur, Sellur, Thirunagar, South Gate, Vandiyur, Thiruppalai, K.
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Pudur, Ansari Nagar, and Villapuram — already secured NQAS certification in 2024.
Corporation officials are optimistic about getting certification for all three centres this year. "Getting NQAS certification not only ensures improved service quality but also boosts public trust in govt health facilities," a corporation health officer said.
A senior health official said apart from obtaining NQAS certification, steps are being taken to revamp and construct additional buildings for some UPHCs. "Aruldaspuram UPHC too will soon get an additional building," said the official.
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