New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- India's public healthcare system has reached a historic milestone with more than 50,000 health facilities receiving certification under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), underscoring the government's push towards quality, safety and patient-centred care.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), a total of 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union Territories stood NQAS-certified as of December 31, 2025.

The achievement marks a significant leap in institutionalising quality across India's public healthcare network, particularly benefiting poor, vulnerable and marginalised communities.

Launched in 2015 with just 10 certified facilities, the NQAS programme initia...