Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 -- The total number of institutions with National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification has risen to 233, with 7 more institutions receiving the certification in Kerala.

Out of the seven institutions, three have been newly accredited, while the remaining four have had their accreditation renewed after three years, Healthy Minister Veena George said.

The newly accredited institutions are Engandiyur Family Health Centre, Thrissur - 89.85%, Manalur Family Health Centre, Thrissur - 94.32%, Velamanur People's Health Centre, Kollam - 86.89%, and the Institutions that had their accreditation renewed include Kodakara Family Health Centre, Thrissur - 87.64%, Mundur Family Health Centre, Thrissur - 96.63%, Kal...