CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2013, the Government of India adopted the Global NCD Monitoring Targets and formulated the national specific NCD targets (10) and indicators (21) to be achieved by 2025 [4].

Detailed explanation-2: -Founded in 2009, the NCD Alliance has developed a robust global network of more than 2, 000 organisations in 170 countries. This includes global and national NGOs, scientific and professional associations, academic and research institutions, private sector entities and dedicated individuals.

Detailed explanation-3: -In order to prevent and control major NCDs, the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) was launched in 2010 with focus on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, health promotion, early diagnosis, management and referral.

Detailed explanation-4: -The National Non-communicable Disease Monitoring Survey(NNMS) conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Centre for Disease Informatics & Research (NCDIR), Bengaluru, Government of India with the support of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt.

Detailed explanation-5: -Noncommunicable Disease Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting. The main objective of the Surveillance, Monitoring and Reporting unit is to support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of country-level risk factor information to inform and improve public health policy.