New Delhi, 11 April (H.S.):
The clinical laboratory of the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Bengaluru, under the Ministry of Ayush, has received international accreditation under ISO 15189:2022. This makes CARI Bengaluru the first institute under the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to achieve this distinction.
This accreditation certifies the quality, accuracy, and reliability of the tests conducted at the laboratory at a global level, which will enable patients to receive better and more trustworthy diagnostic services.
In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of Ayush said the institute has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for 50 types of tests. The laboratory offers facilities for blood sugar, liver, kidney, thyroid, and other key investigations, conducts over 1.5 lakh tests annually, and serves thousands of patients, with reports available via SMS, email, and WhatsApp.
Reacting to this achievement, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said that recognition under international standards such as ISO 15189:2022 ensures that patients receive reliable and accurate diagnostic services, which are essential for effective treatment and better health outcomes. He added that this accomplishment highlights how the Ministry is transforming the Ayush infrastructure to meet global standards of quality and reliability.
Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said, “CARI Bengaluru becoming the first CCRAS institute to receive ISO 15189:2022 accreditation in both biochemistry and haematology is a significant step towards integrating high‑quality diagnostics with traditional systems of medicine. It reinforces our focus on evidence‑based practice, research, and patient‑centred care.”
Dr. Sulochana Bhat, Director of CARI Bengaluru, said that obtaining ISO 15189:2022 accreditation is a matter of pride for the institute, reflecting its commitment to providing high‑quality, reliable, and patient‑centred clinical services. She added that this achievement not only strengthens the institute’s diagnostic capabilities but also consolidates its role as a leading body within the CCRAS network.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
