The state-run super-speciality Institute of Nephro-Urology (INU) has earned a prestigious milestone by securing NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accreditation. With this, INU becomes only the second government hospital in Karnataka after the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research to receive this recognition.
Welcoming the development, medical education department principal secretary Mohammed Moshin said NABH-accredited hospitals are regarded as meeting global standards in patient safety and care. “NABH is internationally recognized including by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). Accreditation is granted based on rigorous standards covering patient safety, quality of care, infection control, infrastructure and staff qualifications. It is a proud achievement for a government-run hospital,” he said.
INU Director Dr. M. Shivalingaiah highlighted that the accreditation assures safe and standardized patient treatment, transparency in care and billing and an improved overall experience. “NABH accreditation also plays a vital role in schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, the digital health mission and state insurance programs, where it stands as a benchmark for quality and safety in healthcare delivery,” he added.