Government provides support to states to combat Non-Communicable Diseases in deprived areas

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December 21,2024 02:17 PM
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The Department of Health and Family Welfare is offering technical and financial support to States and Union Territories, including in deprived areas, to combat non-communicable diseases.

New Delhi [India], December 21 (HBTV): The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, is offering technical and financial support to States and Union Territories, including in deprived areas, to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), according to officials. This initiative is part of the National Programme for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) under the National Health Mission (NHM).

In a statement, the Health Ministry emphasized that the programme focuses on strengthening infrastructure, developing human resources, promoting early diagnosis, ensuring referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities for treatment, managing NCDs, and raising awareness for prevention.

As part of the NP-NCD, several facilities have been established, including 770 District NCD Clinics, 372 District Day Care Centers, 233 Cardiac Care Units, and 6,410 Community Health Centre NCD Clinics.

A population-based initiative for screening, management, and prevention of common NCDs, including diabetes, hypertension, oral cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer, has been launched under the NHM's comprehensive Primary Health Care. Screening for these NCDs is integrated into service delivery.

The programme also promotes public awareness about NCDs and healthy lifestyles, with health days and social media campaigns focused on education. Additionally, financial support for NCD awareness activities is provided to States and Union Territories based on their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs).

In promoting healthy lifestyles, ASHAs educate individuals and families on the importance of nutritious diets, regular physical activity, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol use. They also stress the significance of early detection through regular health check-ups and screenings, facilitating timely interventions through home visits, group meetings, and health campaigns.

This information was shared by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.   

(ANI)