Andhra Pradesh tops country in patient safety with a score of 86, says Health Department
Andhra Pradesh has been ranked first in India for patient safety, achieving a score of 86 according to the state's Health Department. The state reached this milestone through comprehensive hospital inspections and the National Quality Assurance Scheme.
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Andhra Pradesh has secured the top position in the country in patient safety, scoring 86, according to a release from the Department of Health, Medical and Family Welfare.
The department cited details released by the Central government at a programme held in New Delhi on World Patient Safety Day on Thursday (September 17, 2026).
The State completed patient-safety inspections in all 62 hospitals, 53 area hospitals and nine district hospitals, through a self-assessment system, the release said.
Andhra Pradesh also made progress under the National Quality Assurance Scheme (NQAS), with certification reaching 65%, the government said in the release.
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