NQAS Training 2026: Jharkhand Focuses on Quality Healthcare and National Certification

Ranchi, October 21, 2026: The National Health Mission (NHM), Jharkhand, is organising the Internal Assessor-cum-Service Provider Training 2026 under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) to improve the quality of healthcare services across the state. The initiative aims to strengthen patient safety, improve healthcare delivery and prepare health institutions for national quality certification.

Medical officers-in-charge (MOICs), medical officers (MOs), Block Programme Managers (BPMs), district data managers, district epidemiologists and Community Health Officers (CHOs) from all districts of Jharkhand are participating in the training programme.

Under the directions of Shashi Prakash Jha, Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Jharkhand, special emphasis has been placed on increasing the number of NQAS-certified healthcare facilities across the state. The mission has set a target of achieving 100% NQAS certification by December 2026.

All districts have been directed to accelerate the certification process, identify gaps in healthcare facilities and ensure timely corrective measures to meet the stipulated target.

The training programme focuses on strengthening participants' understanding of NQAS implementation, internal assessment procedures, service delivery, patient safety, infection control, proper maintenance of records and the availability of quality healthcare services.

Participants are being trained to conduct systematic assessments of health institutions, identify shortcomings, prepare corrective action plans and regularly implement quality improvement measures. The initiative is expected to strengthen quality assurance activities at the district and block levels.

Several state-level officials and experts are playing key roles in the training programme. These include Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Director of Health Services and State Nodal Officer for Quality Assurance; Dr. Ranjit Prasad, State Vector-Borne Disease Officer; Atindra Upadhyay, State Consultant for Public Health Quality Assurance and trainer; Dr. Sushant, external assessor and trainer; Anima Kisku, State Programme Manager; Maharshi Raman, Consultant for Finance at NHM; and Avinindra Kumar, System Analyst.

In line with the targets set by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, accelerating NQAS certification remains a priority for Jharkhand. Trained personnel, effective monitoring, timely corrective action and accountability at the district level are expected to play a crucial role in achieving this objective.

The initiative is expected to foster a culture of quality improvement across healthcare institutions, ensure safer and better healthcare services for patients, and help the state achieve its certification targets.

The National Health Mission, Jharkhand, has reiterated its commitment to providing quality healthcare, ensuring patient safety and building a healthier Jharkhand.