Sat May 10 13:40:42 UTC 2025: ## GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences Receives Top Healthcare Accreditation
**Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – May 10, 2025** – The GITAM Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (GIMSR) hospital has achieved full accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), becoming only the third teaching hospital in Andhra Pradesh to receive this recognition.
The accreditation, based on the latest 6th edition standards, signifies GIMSR’s commitment to excellence in patient safety, clinical quality, infrastructure, and continuous improvement, according to GIMSR pro Vice-Chancellor Gitanjali Batmanabane. Hospital officials highlighted recent upgrades, including an increase in bed capacity to 750 and the addition of 16 modular major operation theaters.
GIMSR’s NABH coordinator Prabhavathi emphasized that the accreditation underscores the institute’s dedication to quality healthcare, advanced medical education, and continuous institutional excellence. The hospital is also empaneled with major government health schemes, including NTR Vaidyaseva, BSKY, EHS, and ESI, and offers cashless insurance coverage through leading TPAs.
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