Dhalai District Hospital in Tripura achieves a historic milestone by securing triple national certifications—NQAS, LAQSHYA, and MUSQAN—recognizing its excellence in healthcare quality, maternal and child care, and patient safety, setting a new benchmark for public health institutions in Northeast India.
Dhalai District Hospital has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning three prestigious national certifications—NQAS (National Quality Assurance Standards), LAQSHYA (Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative), and MUSQAN (Child-Friendly Hospital Initiative)—cementing its position as a model healthcare institution in Tripura. The achievement marks a first for any district hospital in the state, reflecting the government’s growing focus on strengthening healthcare delivery systems at the grassroots level.
The certifications were awarded following a comprehensive evaluation conducted by the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) from September 24 to 26, 2025. The hospital’s performance was rated highly across several critical areas including patient safety, service delivery, infection control, and clinical excellence.
Exceptional Performance Across Quality Benchmarks
Under the NQAS framework, which assesses the quality of healthcare institutions based on national standards, Dhalai District Hospital secured an impressive score of 90.21 percent. The evaluation recognized its robust infrastructure, efficient patient management systems, and commitment to continual quality improvement.
In the LAQSHYA assessment, focusing on maternal and new-born care, the hospital scored 94.48 percent and 94.27 percent respectively in two evaluation rounds, demonstrating excellence in labour room readiness, emergency response, and maternal health services.
The hospital also earned the MUSQAN certification with a score of 86.64 percent, highlighting its child-friendly environment and comprehensive pediatric care systems. The MUSQAN initiative—an acronym for Muskurata Bachpan—encourages hospitals to provide safe, sensitive, and supportive care for children and adolescents.
Teamwork and Dedication Behind the Success
Hospital authorities attributed the success to the collective efforts of doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and support personnel.
“This is not just a recognition of our systems, but of the people who make those systems work every day,” said a senior hospital official. “Our team’s unwavering dedication to patient care has made this possible. We are proud to lead by example for the entire state.”
The hospital’s leadership also expressed gratitude to the Tripura State Health Department for its continuous support in improving infrastructure, training, and service delivery mechanisms.
Tripura’s Push for Quality Healthcare
The Tripura Health Department hailed the achievement as a milestone in the state’s healthcare transformation journey. Officials believe that Dhalai’s triple certification will inspire other district hospitals to aim for similar benchmarks in quality and patient satisfaction.
“This success story reflects the government’s mission to make healthcare in Tripura accessible, accountable, and of the highest quality,” stated a spokesperson from the Health Department. “The Dhalai model will guide future initiatives to strengthen healthcare delivery across all districts.”
Impact on Regional Healthcare Standards
The recognition is expected to boost public confidence in government hospitals, especially in remote and rural areas of Tripura. The triple certification positions Dhalai District Hospital as a benchmark institution in Northeast India, capable of offering comprehensive, patient-centric, and quality-assured medical care.
With a strong foundation in maternal, neonatal, and child health services, the hospital is now focusing on digital health integration, staff capacity building, and sustainable healthcare infrastructure.
Health experts believe that the success of Dhalai District Hospital showcases the potential of district-level hospitals to match national standards, provided there is consistent monitoring, staff motivation, and administrative commitment.
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As Tripura continues to strengthen its healthcare network, Dhalai District Hospital stands as a symbol of excellence, proving that quality healthcare is achievable even in geographically challenging regions with the right vision and teamwork.
