Non-Communicable Disease: Government serious on the challenge of NCD

Campaign for early identification (NCD) intensified

The government seems to be serious on the challenge posed by non-communicable diseases in India. This seems to be the case from the news that has come out recently. This step of the government is welcome because NCD is proving to be the main cause of death of people in India as well as in the world.

Earlier it was seen that the entire system used to become alert immediately towards infectious diseases but there was a state of indifference towards non-communicable diseases. Whereas, such diseases act as silent killers.

Decision to investigate NCD

The Government of India has decided to investigate NCD. Under this, people aged 30 years and above will be investigated. For this, the process of investigation will be carried out by going door to door. In this campaign, the help of employees like Asha worker, NNM will be taken.

According to the report of the World Health Organization, 41 million people die every year due to non-communicable diseases worldwide. In such a situation, there is a need to be alert and aware about it. 

Diabetes, high blood pressure, oral cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, all these are non-communicable diseases. These diseases do not spread from one to another but they can be fatal.

Women will get special benefits

The effect of this campaign of the Government of India is considered to be especially beneficial for young girls and women. Often women are forced to keep their diseases confidential due to shame and social constraints. 

With this campaign of going door to door and conducting tests, women will be able to get themselves tested without hesitation. Due to which deadly diseases like cervical cancer and breast cancer can be identified in time.

The government will monitor

This campaign will be monitored by the Union Health Ministry. All states and union territories have been instructed to regularly upload test reports on the non-communicable portal.