The South District Hospital in Santirbazar, Tripura, has successfully completed a three-day national-level assessment under the NQAS, MusQan and LaQshya programmes.
Conducted from June 1 to June 3, the evaluation reviewed patient care, infrastructure, service delivery and quality standards, with the national assessment team expressing satisfaction with the hospital’s overall performance.
Quick Glance
- National evaluators completed a three-day assessment at South District Hospital from June 1-3.
- The review covered NQAS, MusQan and LaQshya quality standards.
- Assessment team praised patient care, management systems and healthcare services.
- District administration and health officials hailed the achievement as a milestone for South Tripura healthcare.
Santirbazar/Agartala: South District Hospital at Santirbazar has achieved an important milestone in its journey toward healthcare excellence. A national assessment team completed a detailed evaluation under three flagship quality improvement programmes — National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), MusQan and LaQshya.
The assessment took place over three days, from June 1 to June 3. During this period, experts reviewed hospital departments, healthcare delivery systems, patient care mechanisms, infrastructure and quality management practices.
The evaluation team consisted of Ankita Nath, Sunit Srivastava and Renuka Shinde. They carried out a comprehensive inspection to determine whether the hospital’s services align with national healthcare benchmarks.
According to officials, the assessment forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare institutions and improve patient outcomes across the country.
Hospital Staff Receive Recognition for Team Effort
Health officials credited the successful assessment to the collective efforts of doctors, nursing officers and support staff.
The process was conducted under the overall supervision of South Tripura District Magistrate and Collector Mohammed Sajad P., IAS. Chief Medical Officer Dr. J. M. Das and Additional Medical Superintendent Dr. Lufang Mog coordinated the initiative at the hospital level.
Officials said extensive preparation, staff training and continuous monitoring helped ensure compliance with national quality standards.
The assessment also highlighted the growing focus on patient-centric healthcare delivery in government hospitals across Tripura.
Evaluators Express Satisfaction with Services and Management
During the concluding meeting on June 3, the national assessment team expressed satisfaction with the hospital’s overall functioning.
The evaluators noted that the institution had established effective management systems and maintained quality healthcare services. They observed that patient care standards and administrative practices were broadly aligned with national guidelines.
The team further stated that the hospital had made notable progress in strengthening service delivery and improving healthcare outcomes.
Healthcare administrators view such evaluations as crucial tools for identifying strengths and areas requiring further improvement.
Doctors Appreciated for Professional Excellence
The assessment team specifically appreciated the contributions of several doctors who played key roles during the evaluation process.
Among those recognised were:
- Dr. Ajay Pal
- Dr. Shantanu Das
- Dr. Prasenjit Das
- Dr. Puspal Chowdhury
The evaluators acknowledged their professional commitment, leadership and dedication toward maintaining healthcare quality standards.
At the same time, the team offered constructive suggestions aimed at enhancing patient care services and operational efficiency.
District Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Better Healthcare
Speaking at the closing ceremony, District Magistrate Mohammed Sajad P. congratulated the hospital’s doctors, nursing personnel and support staff for their hard work and dedication.
He also thanked the external assessment team for providing valuable guidance throughout the evaluation process.
The District Magistrate reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to delivering accessible, quality and compassionate healthcare services to the people of South Tripura.
Officials believe the assessment outcome will encourage healthcare workers and strengthen ongoing efforts to improve public health services in the district.
Significant Milestone for South Tripura Healthcare
Healthcare experts consider the successful completion of the NQAS, MusQan and LaQshya assessment a significant achievement for South District Hospital.
The positive feedback from national evaluators reflects the hospital’s efforts to improve infrastructure, strengthen patient care systems and maintain quality standards.
More importantly, the achievement demonstrates the growing capacity of public healthcare institutions in Tripura to meet national benchmarks.
As the hospital works on the recommendations provided by the assessment team, officials expect further improvements in service quality and patient satisfaction. The outcome is likely to strengthen public confidence in government healthcare services across South Tripura.