WHO team in state to aid NCD curb
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 17 2024:
A team of the World Health Organisation (WHO) India arrived here to assess and support the state's initiatives under the National Program for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NPNCD) .
The visit from June 17 to 19 is under the WHO's commitment to partnering with Manipur in its efforts to reduce the burden of NCDs.
Dr Yutaro Setayo, the team leader for NCD and Comorbidities at the WHO India Country Office, along with the National Program Officer (NPO) NCD, is leading the visit.
Their agenda includes evaluating hypertension and diabetes screening programmes and examining cancer screening initiatives within the community.
On the first day of the visit, the WHO team visited Awang Wabagai Ayushman Arogya Mandir, where they reviewed various NCD care activities.
The team also observed a community cervical cancer screening site, led by Prof Helen Kamei of JNIMS, showcasing the proactive approach in NCD management.
State nodal officer for NCDs Dr Y Premchandra emphasised the need for target group-specific intervention programmes and stronger collaboration between different health establishments.
He highlighted the state's commitment to achieve the goals outlined in the ambitious 75 by 25 Roadmap, which aims to reduce the NCD burden by 25 per cent by 2025 .
The WHO's NCD division and the state NCD Cell are set to develop joint strategies to enhance the state's NCD prevention and control framework.
This collaboration aims to build a healthier future for the people of Manipur, leveraging the state's pioneering efforts to create a robust model for other regions to follow.
The WHO team expressed their admiration for the state's dedication to excellence in NCD prevention and control, acknowledging the state's innovative strategies as a benchmark for others.
The visit underscores WHO's objective to work closely with the state health department and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in addressing the challenges posed by NCDs.