Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- India has achieved a major milestone in strengthening its public healthcare system, with over 50,000 government health facilities now certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). As of December 31, 2025, a total of 50,373 public health institutions across all States and Union Territories have received the certification, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

The achievement underscores the government's sustained focus on quality, safety and patient-centric care, particularly for economically weaker and vulnerable sections of society. Officials described the milestone as a significant step towards ensuring equitable access to high-quality healthcare services nationwide. ...