हिंदी
SAS Nagar, 24 February 2025
The district health department has set up special counters for investigation and treatment of Non-communicable diseases (NCD).
Divulging the details, Civil Surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain said that as part of a special NCD drive which started on February 20 and will conclude on March 31 across the country, Special NCD counters have been set up in various government health institutions in the district. She said that special camps are being held at Ayushman Aarogya Kendras and other government health institutions for people above 30 years of age. Notably, Non-communicable diseases include Hypertension, blood sugar, cancers etc, which are of long duration. Dr. Jain said that district program officers and senior medical officials are monitoring the campaign and Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNC) have also been involved in the campaign for sensitization of the rural masses.
The civil surgeon further said that all the staff including Community Health Officers, Health Workers, ASHA workers are working hard for the success of the drive. She said that constant and timely investigation of these diseases is very important, therefore all the people over 30, should waste no time and visit the nearest health facility for checkup and treatment, which is totally free. For medical advice, Medical Helpline 104 may be contacted.
