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Hans India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Gajuwaka branch gets NABH accreditation
Visakhapatnam: Gajuwaka branch of Sankar Foundation Eye Care organisation received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India. NABH accreditation is a voluntary certification process for healthcare organisations in India, ensuring they meet stringent quality standards for patient care and safety. The NABH accreditation process involves a thorough evaluation of a hospital's or healthcare provider's services, infrastructure, patient care, and organisational practices. As part of this assessment, the NABH team meticulously examined all clinical and non-clinical areas and engaged with doctors and employees at the Gajuwaka branch of hospital to ensure compliance with NABH-specific standards for eye care facilities. Achieving NABH accreditation enhances a healthcare facility's credibility and fosters trust among patients and stakeholders, reaffirming its commitment to high-quality care and patient safety. These accreditation standards are globally benchmarked and recognised by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). Chairman of the board of trustees M Ramdas, managing trustee A Krishna Kumar and general manager K Radhakrishnan congratulated the entire team of Gajuwaka branch for achieving this prestigious accreditation.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Celebrating Visionary Impact: Dr. Samina Zamindar Recognised by WOS Karnataka Chapter for Quality-Driven Leadership in Eye Care and Community Impact
StarFishGlobal Communications LLP Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 15: Dr. Samina Zamindar, leading ophthalmologist and Founder of Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre, spearheaded the recent Karnataka state meet of the Women Ophthalmologists Society (WOS) held in Bengaluru. The event brought together leading women ophthalmologists from across the state to discuss collaborative opportunities, share knowledge, and inspire future women leaders in ophthalmology. The conclave concluded with powerful conversations around leadership, inclusion, and legacy--highlighting the evolving role of women in ophthalmology and inspiring a collective commitment to shaping a more equitable and impactful future in eye care. Her hospital, Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre, is renowned for its patient-centric approach and was honored with the Healthcare Excellence Award in the 'Patient Friendly Hospital' category by the Association of Healthcare Providers of India in April 2022. The hospital has also run free Thursday OPDs and performed free surgeries for the needy since its inception. As part of its community eye care initiative, the organisation aims to educate the surrounding community about avoidable blindness. It organises eye screening camps in schools, colleges, and underserved areas, and offers comprehensive eye check-ups at its community centres. With early detection and timely treatment, blindness can often be prevented. Dr. Zamindar has been instrumental in redefining eye care standards in both India and globally. Under her leadership, Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre has emerged as a trusted name, known for its team of experienced doctors, cutting-edge treatment, and quality patient care. The hospital is one of the first five National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) accredited centres under ECO (Eye Care Organisations) in India. About Dr. ZamindarDr. Samina Zamindar is the Founder and Medical Director of Zamindar Microsurgical Eye Centre, established in 1997, which has grown into a super-speciality eye care institution offering advanced services in cataract, retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplasty, and paediatric eye care. She is also an NABH assessor. As an advocate of patient safety in eye care, she conducts training on infection control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), facilitating patient safety workshops across Southeast Asia. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by StarFishGlobal Communications LLP. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
GIMSR becomes third teaching hospital in AP to get NABH accreditation
Visakhapatnam: Gitam Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) Hospital has been awarded full accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), making it the third teaching hospital in Andhra Pradesh to receive this to the media on Saturday, GIMSR pro vice-chancellor Dr. Gitanjali Batmanabane explained how the hospital prepared for the accreditation by upgrading its systems, clinical protocols, ethical standards, infrastructure, and aligning all processes with national requirements. "Achieving NABH accreditation under the latest 6th edition standards reflects excellence in patient safety , clinical quality, infrastructure, and a commitment to continuous improvement. "This accreditation brings tangible benefits to patients, students, healthcare professionals, and insurance partners by enhancing trust, transparency, and accountability in healthcare delivery," said Dr. Operation Sindoor Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal Sirens, explosions in border districts after Pak breaks deal: What we know so far 'What happened to ceasefire?' J&K CM after explosions heard across Srinagar Krishna Karthik Bhogavalli, GIMSR's head of operations and NABH lead, explained recent hospital upgrades, including 750 beds, 16 modular major operation theatres, a Cath lab, an advanced dialysis unit, a renovated emergency department with operating theatres and ICUs, and round-the-clock emergency services supported by ACLS-equipped Prabhavathi, GIMSR NABH coordinator, said that the accreditation stands as a testament to GIMSR's unwavering commitment to quality healthcare, advanced medical education, and institutional VV Narasimham Rao, GIMSR hospital superintendent, noted that the hospital offers a comprehensive range of general and super-specialty services and is empanelled with major govt health schemes such as NTR Vaidya Seva, BSKY, EHS, and ESI, in addition to leading TPAs for cashless insurance coverage.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research achieves NABH Full Accreditation
GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) hospital was awarded the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) Full Accreditation, said GIMSR pro Vice-Chancellor Gitanjali Batmanabane on Saturday. It was the third teaching hospital in Andhra Pradesh to receive the recognition from the NABH, a constituent board of the Quality Council of India, she added. Achieving NABH accreditation under the latest 6th edition standards signifies excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, infrastructure and continuous improvement, she said. GIMSR head (operations) Krishna Karthik Bhogavalli spoke about the hospital's recent upgrades such as increasing the number of beds to 750 in number, 16 modular major operation theatres among others. GIMSR NABH coordinator Prabhavathi mentioned that NABH accreditation stands as a testament to the GIMSR's unwavering commitment to quality healthcare, advanced medical education and continuous institutional excellence. GIMSR hospital superintendent V.V. Narasimham Rao informed that GIMSR is empanelled with major government health schemes like NTR Vaidyaseva, BSKY, EHS, and ESI, along with leading TPAs for cashless insurance coverage.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Govt to use beauty pageant to promote medical tourism in TG
Hyderabad: The emerging medical tourism will be promoted on a large scale during the Miss World Competition which begins on May 7 in Hyderabad. The State government has already making arrangements for a special medical tourism campaign at the venue of the Miss World events in the city and other parts of the State. Officials said that the government was taking special initiatives to promote medical tourism during the Miss World event, which will be broadcast live in more than 150 countries. A special medical tourism event will be held at AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad on May 16. The authorities said that, compared to America and Europe, the medical treatment costs in Telangana is 60 per cent to 80 per cent lower. The State run and private hospitals were already equipped with state-of-the-art technology (robotic surgery, telemedicine) and expert doctors are providing treatment for all complex procedures like cardiology, orthopedics, cancer treatment, transplantation, cosmetic plastic surgery, fertility treatments (IVF), and organ transplants. Some of the hospitals in Hyderabad have also achieved JCI (Joint Commission International) and NABH accreditations, which are considered to be the best medical treatment and increased the trust of patients. Since the patients from different countries were showing interest in traditional Indian medical systems, the government is also promoting Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani. During the event, the medical teams will explain their benefits to the visitors from across the world. Official statistics disclosed that 75,171 foreigners came to Hyderabad for medical treatment in 2014 and the number has increased to 1.55 lakh in 2024. At the same time, 8.82 crore patients from different parts of the country visited Telangana for medical treatment in 2024. The officials said the Miss World event will help to promote medical tourism further.
