Kasturba Medical College & Kasturba Hospital Awarded NABH Certificate of Accreditation
For Institutional Ethics Committee
Manipal, August 9, 2023 Kasturba Medical College & Kasturba Hospital have been bestowed with the esteemed Certificate of Accreditation for their Institutional Ethics Committee by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH).
NABH is a Constituent Board of the Quality Council of India.
The certificate was officially conferred upon Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, the Dean of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, and Dr. Avinash Shetty, the Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital, during a grand ceremony held at the MAHE Building today. The guests at the event included Dr. HS Ballal, Pro Chancellor of MAHE, and Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE.
Dr. HS Ballal highlighted the remarkable nature of this achievement. He emphasized the pivotal role of such accreditation in acknowledging the unwavering dedication of these institutions to ethical practices and the provision of high-quality healthcare.
Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh echoed this sentiment, underlining the NABH Certificate of Accreditation as a testament to MAHE’s steadfast commitment to ethical standards and its dedication to maintaining the highest levels of ethical conduct.
Dr. Sharath Rao, Pro Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences, lauded the entire team involved in securing this prestigious accreditation. He shed light on the exhaustive audit and stringent processes that were undertaken to attain this recognition, expressing his immense satisfaction at reaching this significant milestone. The achievement is not only a recognition of their commitment to excellence but also a testament to their persistent efforts in upholding ethical norms.
Dr. Padmaraj Hegde, Dean of Kasturba Hospital Manipal welcomed the attendees to the event. Dr. Avinash Shetty, Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Hospital delivered the vote of thanks. The event witnessed the presence of the associate Deans.
