Question : G FOR DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION

(a) whether the Government has launched diabetes and hypertension screening programme in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the target fixed under the programme, State/UT-wise;

(c) the number of people screened so far against the target alongwith the Outcome thereof, State/UT-wise;

(d) the financial and technical assistance provided by the Government to the States for the purpose, State/UT-wise; and

(e) the time by which the process of screening people is likely to be completed under the programme?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) Yes.

(b) The Government has launched the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) in the 11th Five Year Plan. The programme has been launched in 100 identified Districts in 21 States. It is an Opportunistic screening of all population above 30 years.

(c) A Statement showing number of persons screened so far (State-wise) under this programme is placed at Annexure-1.

(d) A statement showing funds released to the States under Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke Component of NPCDCS during the years 2010-11 & 2011-12 is placed at Annexure-II. Besides, Glucometer Optium Xceed, Optium Test Strips and Auto Disabled Lancets are provided to the concerned State as per their requirements from time to time.

Human resource includes doctors, paramedics and nursing staff at various levels of public health setup for health promotion, prevention, early detection and management of Non-Communicable Diseases.

(e) Screening people for diabetes & hypertension under the NPCDCS is an on going process.