Govt-run health centres in Mohali get spl counters for NCD screening | Chandigarh News

Mohali: Special counters for the investigation and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been set up in govt-run healthcare institutions in Mohali by the health department.
The initiative is part of the Union health ministry’s intensified special NCD screening drive to ensure 100% coverage of all individuals aged 30 years and above. It started on Feb 20 and will continue till end of March. Door-to-door comprehensive outreach, multi-agency collaboration and real-time monitoring for effective implementation are the main objectives of the NCD screening dive.
District civil surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain said special camps are also being held at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and other govt health institutions for 30 and above.TNN