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Thursday, November 14, 2013

National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancers, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS):

The NPCDCS program has two components viz (i) Cancer & (ii) Diabetes, CVDs & Stroke. 

The focus of the programme is on health promotion and prevention, strengthening of infrastructure including human resources, early diagnosis and management and integration with the primary health care system through NCD cells at different levels for optimal operational synergies. National Cancer Control Programme, an on-going programme, has been integrated under NPCDCS. 

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  approved the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) in the year 2010.

Source: NPCDCS Operational guide 
 
Posted by Sangeeta Narang at 3:45 AM

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