India Hits 50,000 Mark in Public Health Facility Certifications
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India has achieved a significant milestone in its pursuit of quality healthcare, with over 50,000 public health facilities across the country being certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). This achievement marks a major step forward in ensuring equitable access to high-quality care for all citizens, particularly the vulnerable and marginalized populations. According to the Union Health Ministry, a total of 50,373 public health facilities have been certified under NQAS as of December 31, 2025. This represents a substantial increase from the initial 10 certified facilities in 2015, which focused on district hospitals. Over time, the framework has been expanded to cover various levels of public healthcare, including Sub-District Hospitals, Community Health Centres, and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. The introduction of virtual assessments for NQAS certification has played a crucial role in rapidly expanding quality coverage across India's public health system. The number of certified facilities has increased exponentially, with 6,506 in December 2023, 22,786 in December 2024, and 50,373 by December 2025. The government remains committed to sustaining and further expanding NQAS certification, with an interim goal of achieving NQAS certification for at least 50 per cent of public healthcare facilities by March 2026. This goal is in line with India's pursuit of Universal Health Coverage, as emphasized in the National Health Policy 2017, which aims to provide quality and affordable healthcare without financial hardship.
