Overview
The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, DoHS publishes a Guideline for Nationwide NCD Detection Campaign 2081. This campaign aims to conduct a month-long initiative to enhance early detection and prevention efforts for major NCDs, including diabetes, hypertension, kidney-related diseases, and body mass index (BMI) monitoring.
Objective of the Campaign
The primary goal of this campaign is to promote early screening and timely intervention for NCDs at local health facilities. The key objectives include:
- Conducting screenings for diabetes, hypertension, kidney diseases, and BMI among individuals aged 30 and above at designated local health centers.
- Integrating the initiative into national, provincial, and local health programs under the Package of Essential Non-Communicable Disease Interventions (PEN) to ensure proper treatment initiation.
- Organizing sensitization events across all communities to raise awareness about NCDs and reduce modifiable risk factors associated with these conditions.
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