Supercare Hospital achieves NABL accreditation for laboratory services

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 26, 2025

The department of Laboratory Science of the Supercare Hospital has been officially accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in accordance with the internationally recognized standard ISO 15189:2022. This significant milestone reaffirms the hospital’s commitment to delivering reliable, accurate, and high-quality diagnostic services to the people of Meghalaya and the Northeast region.

The NABL accreditation is awarded to medical laboratories that demonstrate technical competence, robust quality management systems, and adherence to international best practices in patient care and safety. The NABL assessment involved a rigorous evaluation of the hospital’s laboratory processes, personnel qualifications, equipment, quality assurance protocols, and overall operational excellence.

Dr. RS Thangkhiew, Managing Director of Supercare Hospital, stated, “This accreditation is a testament to the skill, dedication, and precision of our Laboratory Science team. At Supercare, we believe that quality diagnostics are at the heart of quality treatment, and this achievement reaffirms our pursuit of clinical excellence.”

Damien Marwein, Chief Operating Officer, added, “With the NABL accreditation, patients can have even greater confidence in the integrity and accuracy of our laboratory services. It also opens doors for collaborations and referrals at the national level, further enhancing our service capacity.”

The NABL accreditation places Supercare Hospital among a select group of healthcare institutions in the region recognized for meeting international standards in laboratory medicine. It underscores the hospital’s mission to offer world-class healthcare services right here in Meghalaya.

Supercare Hospital is a leading multi-specialty private hospital in Shillong, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centric care through advanced medical expertise and state-of-the-art infrastructure. It holds the distinction of being the first hospital in Meghalaya to receive full NABH accreditation, as well as the first in the state to be accredited under NABH for its Emergency Department. Additionally, Supercare is the first hospital in the entire Northeast region to be awarded NABH certification for Nursing Excellence, reflecting its unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care at every level.