DODA, Oct 24: In a significant step towards strengthening the quality of primary healthcare services, the Physical National Assessment under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) was conducted at AAM Sub-Centre Kilhotran and AAM Sub-Centre Paryote in District Doda by external assessors from the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI.
The physical national assessment of AAM SC Kilhotran, Medical Block Gandoh, was conducted on October 23, 2026, while the assessment of AAM SC Paryote was scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Upon their arrival at the respective health facilities, the external assessment teams were accorded a warm and cordial welcome by the facility staff. The staff expressed their appreciation for the visit and extended full cooperation to the visiting assessors to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the assessment process.
The two-member external assessment team comprised Tarun Bhardawaj and Parveesh Sharma, who assessed the facilities against the prescribed NQAS parameters, focusing on various aspects of healthcare service delivery, patient safety, infection control, infrastructure, availability of essential medicines and equipment, maintenance of records, and adherence to quality protocols.
The District Quality Assurance Unit (DQAU), Doda, accompanied the visiting assessment team throughout the assessment process and extended the necessary coordination and support to facilitate the smooth conduct of the exercise.
The assessment reflects the sustained efforts of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, District Doda, towards improving healthcare standards at the grassroots level and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, patient-centred and quality healthcare services to the rural population.
The assessment proceedings were also attended by Block Medical Officer Gandoh Dr. Farooq Saleem & Block Medical Officer Assar, Dr. Syed Mohd Ismail, besides the Block Accounts Managers (BAMs) of Medical Blocks Gandoh and Assar.
The initiative also highlights the commitment of the health department to achieving quality certification under NQAS and strengthening public confidence in healthcare institutions, in the district.