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Government of India provides data on current health infrastructure status under NPNCD

Content Editor : Dr. Sathya Prashaath

January 4, 2025 at 5:50:45 PM

Non-Communicable Diseases, NP-NCD, National Programme for
Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

Content Editor : Dr. Sathya Prashaath

Under NP-NCD, 770 District NCD Clinics, 372 District Day Care Centres, 233 Cardiac Care Units, and 6410 Community Health Centre-based NCD Clinics have been set up as of  20 December 2024, as informed by the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

As directed in the NPNCD guidelines, these centres focus on curative services, while the community level outreach focuses on the prevention of and screening for common NCDs like diabetes, hypertension, and various cancers.

Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) play a crucial role in raising awareness and promoting healthy lifestyles.

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