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National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases

Ministry of Health and Family WelfareActive — 40.87 crore hypertension and 8.73 crore cervical cancer screenings completedHealthcare
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About the Scheme

A national initiative focused on the screening, early diagnosis, and treatment of major non-communicable diseases, integrating these health services within the primary health care framework.

Target Beneficiaries: General public at risk of NCDs, specifically individuals needing hypertension or cancer screenings

✦Key Features

  • Universal screening for hypertension
  • Cervical cancer screening for women
  • Primary health care level service integration

★Benefits

  • Large-scale screening for hypertension
  • Screening for cervical cancer in women
  • Integration of NCD services with primary health care

Exam Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance7%
Mains Relevance8%