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The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kamaraj Nagar UPHC receives NQAS certification
The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) at Kamaraj Nagar in Tiruchi has received the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The UPHC achieved a score of 91.92% and fulfilled all certification requirements. The facility received accreditation for adhering to the highest standards in healthcare, especially in parameters such as preventive and curative services, diagnostic services, providing services as per local needs, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and infrastructure, maternal care, newborn and childcare, implementing strict hand hygiene for employees and waste management, etc. A national assessment team inspected the centre on June 20 and 21 for an assessment before certification being issued. The quality of infrastructure, including services offered to expectant mothers and newborns, treatment for communicable and non-communicable diseases, was assessed by the specialists. As a result, the UPHC has won a cash reward of ₹3 lakh. About 25% of the prize money will be given as incentives to the healthcare workers at the centre, and the balance will be used for patient welfare and the development of the UPHC. So far, the UPHCs in Subramaniyapuram, Gandhipuram, Ramalinga Nagar, Edamalaipatti Pudur, Periyamilaguparai, and Thennur have received NQAS certification. Kamaraj Nagar is the seventh UPHC to get certified. The NQAS teams are scheduled to assess the UPHCs in Woraiyur, MK Kottai and East Boulevard Road this month. The civic body aims to acquire certification for the remaining 11 health centres by this year.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
DMHO reviews performance of ASHA workers
Kurnool: A comprehensive ASHA review meeting was held at the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) in Stantonpuram, Kurnool, on Tuesday. The meeting was graced by the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO) Dr P Shantikala, who reviewed the performance of ASHA workers and emphasised key agenda items aligned with the ASHA Day initiatives. Dr Shantikala stressed the importance of timely data uploads on the ASHA app, including eligible couple services, distribution of iron and Vitamin A supplements, and neonatal care services. She also directed health workers to raise awareness about temporary family planning methods and ensure that the public is well-informed about free urban health services. Citizens visiting the OP section should be encouraged to bring their Aadhaar and phone numbers for proper documentation. Additionally, she instructed staff to expedite the NCD 3.0 survey on non-communicable diseases. Highlighting the Dengue Prevention Month (July 1–31), the DMHO called for awareness sessions at urban health centres and ward levels. She also emphasised the need for timely haemoglobin testing among pregnant women to detect anemia, followed by iron tablet distribution, iron sucrose injections, and, if necessary, referral to government hospitals for blood transfusions. The meeting was attended by DPMO Dr Uma, DPO Vijayaraju, biologist Venkateswarlu, Medical Officer Dr. Mounika, along with several health workers and ASHA facilitators.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Work begins on Urban Primary Health Centre building in Nagapattinam after much delay
Construction work for a new Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) building on Marundhu Kothalam Road in Nagapattinam has finally begun, following the demolition of the old and damaged structure last week. This comes after several representations made by residents and civic groups. Two years ago, the UPHC was temporarily shifted to a Health and Wellness Centre on Pazha Street in Ward 30, after the old building was declared unsafe. The temporary location — situated on a narrow and congested stretch — met with criticism because of water stagnation and poor road condition, which made it challenging for patients to reach the facility. Although ₹1.2 crore had been sanctioned under the National Health Mission, the demolition and reconstruction work faced significant delays. Lack of progress prompted several appeals from residents, civil society organisations, and political representatives urging the authorities to expedite the work. K. Venkadesan, town secretary of the CPI(M), said this was the only UPHC serving Nagapattinam town. 'The delay has caused great hardship to the public. The construction must be completed at the earliest without excuses,' he said. Officials from the Health Department said the construction was now under way and was expected to be completed within six months.
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Thennur UPHC in Tiruchi gets NQAS certification
The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) at Thennur in Tiruchi has received the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) for upholding high standards of quality. The UPHC secured 90.52% and fulfilled all requirements for the certification. The facility received accreditation for adhering to the highest standards in healthcare, especially in parameters such as preventive and curative services, providing services as per local needs, maintenance and upkeep of equipment and infrastructure, diagnostic services, newborn and childcare, immunisation, implementing strict hand hygiene for employees and asepsis, waste management etc. It is the sixth UPHC to receive NQAS certification in Tiruchi. A national assessment team inspected the centre on June 9 and 10 for an assessment before certification was issued. Specialists assessed the quality of infrastructure, including services offered to expectant mothers and newborns, treatment for communicable and non-communicable diseases, and the cleanliness of the health centre that caters to the needs of the people residing in the locality. As a result, the UPHC has won a cash reward of ₹3 lakh. About 25% of the prize money will be given as incentives to the healthcare workers at the centre, and the rest will be used for patient welfare and the development of the UPHC. According to M. Vijay Chandran, City Health Officer, the UPHC caters to a population of 58,752 in the area, and around 90% of the people have been screened for non-communicable diseases. The health centre, on an average, handles around 250 to 300 patients a day and conducts two deliveries a month. It has a doctor, four staff nurses, five urban health nurses, a sector health nurse, a pharmacist, a lab technician, and four multipurpose health workers. The two-storey facility has three beds for males and infants and a six-bedded labour ward. It has additional buildings for labs, pharmacy and medicine storage. The centre offers treatment in general medicine, maternity health, newborn and child care, immunisation, family planning, communicable disease, non-communicable disease, accident and emergency. The NQAS teams are scheduled to assess the UPHCs in Kamaraj Nagar, Woraiyur, MK Kottai and East Boulevard Road in the coming weeks.
New Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Energy Minister Gottipati inaugurates Urban Primary Health Centre in Addanki segment
GUNTUR: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, accompanied by Bapatla District Collector J Venkata Murali, inaugurated a newly constructed Urban Primary Health Centre in Addanki town on Tuesday. Built at a cost of Rs 1.5 crore, the facility is part of the NDA government's ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services for economically weaker sections. Addressing the gathering, Ravi said the government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has sanctioned five health centres in the Addanki segment. While the new centre is operational, four more are expected to open by the end of the month. He announced plans to set up a dialysis centre in Medarametla to address the healthcare needs of the locals. He opened a newly laid Rs 1.2 crore tar road from Naam Road to Govada village. He said Rs 6 crore worth of road works were completed in Phase I, with Rs 7.5 crore under Phase II.
