District NCD Clinics: Your Local Health Heroes
The Department of Health & Family Welfare is on a mission, and guess what? They’ve set up 724 District NCD Clinics, 210 Cardiac Care Centres, 326 District Day Care Centres, and a whopping 6110 Community Health Centres NCD Clinics. Your health is their top priority, right in your own neighborhood.
Stubbing Out Tobacco: Victory Dance for Health
Hold onto your hats, because we’ve got some fantastic news. A remarkable 17.3% drop in tobacco use from 2009-10 to 2016-17. This victory lap has exceeded the 2020 target, making India a true champion in the fight against tobacco. It’s time to celebrate healthier choices!
NP-NCD: Your Health’s Best Friend
The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases is the unsung hero behind the scenes, providing support to States/UTs under the National Health Mission. From human resource development to health promotion, NP-NCD is your ultimate health ally, ensuring early diagnosis, prevention, and management of NCDs.
Tackling Tobacco: Laws That Pack a Punch
Say hello to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003. This superhero legislation is taking down tobacco products left and right, from banning smoking in public places to stopping the sale of tobacco to minors. It’s time for tobacco to step aside and make way for better public health.
Power Moves: National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP)
The Government unleashed NTCP, a force to reckon with. Its mission? Putting the brakes on tobacco use, with a focus on protecting our younger generation. From awareness campaigns to support for those looking to quit, NTCP is here to make tobacco a thing of the past.
