The Union Health Ministry has launched a bold initiative to screen and provide standard care to 75 million individuals suffering from hypertension and diabetes by 2025. This significant announcement was made during the G20 co-branded event called “Accelerating the Prevention and Management of Hypertension and Diabetes,” which was organized by the Union Health Ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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The announcement took place in the presence of Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health) of NITI Aayog, Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary, and Shri S Gopalakrishnan, Special Secretary of the Health Ministry. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director General of WHO, and Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Director of WHO SEARO, addressed the event virtually.
Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Launch Year: 2023
Implementing Body: Unon Health Ministry
However, he noted that screening alone is not sufficient; detection should lead to treatment outcomes. He called on all stakeholders to ensure that at least 80% of diagnosed individuals receive treatment. The involvement of the private sector and the contribution of the academic and research sectors in developing models and strategies to achieve ambitious targets were also emphasized.
Roadmap to scale up hypertension and diabetes services in primary health care
Dr. Paul stressed the importance of prevention, including lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, exercise, and wellness practices. He emphasized the need for a public movement (Jan Andolan) to involve communities and make these efforts more visible. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of global collaboration and sharing successful approaches in the spirit of “One Earth, One Health.”
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