The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (NPCDCS) was merged into which umbrella programme in 2023?
- A National Health Mission (NHM)
- B National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) ✓
- C PM-ABHIM (Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission)
- D Ayushman Bharat — Health and Wellness Centres
Correct answer: B. National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD)
Explanation
NPCDCS was merged with other NCD-related programmes (NPPCD, NTCP, NPPCF, NPCB) to form the National Programme for Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) under NHM, streamlining management and delivery of NCD services at all levels of the health system. This integration promotes a population-level approach using Health and Wellness Centres as the delivery platform.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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