Health Ministry sets March 2027 target to improve safety standards at primary health centres
- Nearly 63% of deaths in India are linked to noncommunicable diseases NCDs such as diabetes and heart disease.
- The Health Ministry wants patient safety built into prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term care.
- India aims for 100% quality certification of Ayushman Aarogya Mandir sub-health centres by March 2027.
- Officials also want safer patient referrals, medication practices and better continuity of care across hospitals.
Source: ndtv.com
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