India Boosts Maternal Care with New Standardized Protocols

The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) has incorporated Manyata standards from FOGSI into its certification programs to enhance maternal healthcare in India. This collaboration aims to standardize care, improve safety, and advance the vision for 'One Nation One Standard' in maternity services nationwide.

The integration of Manyata standards from the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) into the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) certification program marks a strategic move to enhance maternal healthcare across India.

The collaboration follows an agreement made in 2022 aimed at improving maternity services and supporting the Indian government's 'One Nation One Standard' initiative. A pilot program demonstrated consistent success in certification for facilities adhering to Manyata's guidelines.

This step not only strengthens the NABH accreditation framework but sets a benchmark for standardized maternal care, aligning with global WHO standards and ultimately contributing to Universal Health Coverage goals.

(With inputs from agencies.)