The description implies a challenge in the existing method of monitoring public hygiene, which the NHIP was developed to solve. The core problem areas are:

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  Inconsistent or Manual Assessment: A probable lack of a unified, efficient, and standardized method for evaluating the hygiene status of diverse facilities and places.

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  Poor Tracking and Oversight: Difficulty for government bodies (Ministry of Health and Local Government) to effectively track and monitor the hygiene status and compliance of various locations across the country in a centralized manner.

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  Subjectivity: A need to move beyond subjective judgment by introducing an objective, quantifiable measure.

The NHIP provides a comprehensive solution to the aforementioned problems through its key features:

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  Standardized Assessment: As a web-application, it provides a consistent, digital interface for all hygiene officials to conduct inspections.

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  Objective Scoring: It implements a definitive scoring methodology to assign a quantitative value to a facility's hygiene status, ensuring transparency and objectivity in the assessment process.

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  Centralized Tracking: The portal allows officials to not only assess but also track the hygiene status of facilities and places over time, offering a clear view of progress, compliance, and areas needing intervention for the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Local Government.