Spearheaded by the Tata Memorial Hospital’s centre for cancer epidemiology (CCE), in collaboration with Goa’s department of health services, the study will systematically track how these diseases develop and progress over a long-term period.
The National NCD Portal was rolled out by the government in 2018 under NP-NCD for non communicable diseases (NCDs) screening and management and ensuring continuum of care for five common NCDs, including breast and cervical cancer.
Healthcare system strengthening, particularly in underserved rural and semi-urban areas, is likely to take up a considerable part of this budget.
Appreciating their immense contribution to society, she highlighted that "notable success in the TB elimination mission is significantly attributed to the grassroots level work done by the ASHAs." She also described ASHA as a display of India's Nari Shakti.
Officials have been told to release guidelines to address rumours about the disease. "We are advising citizens to drink boiled water as a precautionary measure," the deputy CM said.
At the ETHealthworld NutriWell Conclave, for overcoming the heightened disease burden in the country key experts and policymakers have unanimously stressed the need to focus on nutritional challenges and suggested to consider preventive care while continuing the ongoing curative efforts in public healthcare.
Monjur, a former pediatric practitioner, said he held meetings with experts at IPGMER & SSKM Hospital and visited the laboratories, clinics, and other facilities to take stock of juvenile diabetes treatment and care in the state.
Delivering the keynote address at the maiden edition of ETHealthworld's Nutriwell conclave FSSAI CEO, stated, that, though India has become a leading agricultural producer but we are still falling short in delivering micro nutrients to children, women of the underprivileged sections of society, particularly rural and tribal areas and is triggering a high prevalence of NCDs among them due to which the World Economic Forum (WEF) estimates that country may lose around $4.2 trillion between 2010-2030.
The Call to Action underlines catalytic actions and collective commitments from member countries to accelerate efforts to unite, integrate, innovate, treat, track, and educate - the key pillars of WHO's Global Diabetes Compact which aims to reduce the risk of diabetes and ensure that those diagnosed with the disease have access to quality treatment and care.
The day was celebrated to create awareness about the most serious diseases as well as the root cause of many serious diseases; that is obesity. "Obesity is a primary risk factor for several leading causes of death, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancer," said one doctor.
To strengthen the community healthcare system, India needs to think beyond traditional methods and “apply industrial concepts,” Srivathsan said, while adding, “Currently, ASHA workers, though involved in project-based interventions, are not equipped for continuous monitoring, as non-communicable diseases require long-term, consistent care. Therefore, a dedicated cadre of trained health workers is essential, and NGOs are stepping in to fill this gap."
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