In the National Programme,under NHM, for Prevention and Control of Cancer, diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and Stroke (NPCDCS),programmes forprevention, control and screening for common cancers i.e. oral, breast and cervical, are being implemented in more than 150 districts. Under the initiative, frontline health workers such as ASHAs and ANMs, inter alia, are being leveraged to carry out screening and generate awareness about the risk factors of NCDs among the masses. This initiative will not only help in early diagnosis but will also generate awareness on risk factors of the diseases. 27 erstwhile Regional Cancer Centres in the country providing comprehensive cancer treatment facilities and carrying out cancer prevention and research activities will also participate in the programme.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has also been signed between Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Mumbai, a non-government organisation and both parties have partnered together in the implementation of programme including software deployment inter alia for comprehensive primary healthcare. The software will provide continuum of care.