The External Assessment for National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification is underway at PHC Mongsenyimti on October 10 and 11, 2025, under the National Quality Assurance Programme.
The assessment is being conducted by External Assessors Dr Sankar Roy and Dr Rajiv Kumar Sharma, who will evaluate the facility in accordance with NQAS guidelines. The exercise aims to determine the health centre’s readiness for national certification and assess its compliance with global benchmarks for public health facilities. The evaluation covers multiple areas, including service provision, patient rights, support services, clinical care, infection control, and quality management.
During a short introductory program, Dr Maongkala, Medical Officer of PHC Mongsenyimti, presented the profile of the primary health centre, which caters to six Health & Wellness Centres, covering eight villages with a population of 4,558.
In his welcome address, Dr Takosunep Ao, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung, thanked the assessors and lauded the PHC team led by Dr Maongkala for their contributions and services during the three-year NQAS journey.
The program was also attended by Linukyanger, Pastor of Mongsenyimti Baptist Church, and Sakumeren, HCMC Chairman. The assessment is being assisted by a team from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung, led by Dr Ajemrenla, DQM Mokokchung.