Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are among the leading causes of death in India. Digital health access, patient tracking, and community-level intervention can play an important role in effective prevention and management. Plan India’s Young Health Programme (YHP), in collaboration with NHM, NPCDCS, and BBMP, organized a Healthcare Orientation Program in Bengaluru yesterday, equipping 90 frontline healthcare professionals with advanced skills and tools to enhance NCD care. Experts like Dr Smita Rawat (Regional Health Office, Govt. of India), Dr Venketesh (BBMP-Govt. of Karnataka), and Dr Adarsh (NCD-Cell, Govt. of India) shared insights on strengthening early intervention, integrating NCD management into primary healthcare, and improving grassroots implementation. Dr. Myl Kumaran (WHO-NCD) introduced global best practices, while Dr. Pallavi Mishra (Swasthya Sankalp, IPE Global Karnataka) conducted a session on optimizing digital health tools like the National NCD Portal for better patient tracking and care. This milestone was made possible by AstraZeneca India’s unwavering support to the Young Health Programme aimed at strengthening India’s healthcare workforce and driving real, lasting change.
