India's National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) was launched in which year and primarily operates through which platform?
- A 2005 through PHC-based outreach
- B 2010 through District NCD Clinics and CHC-level care ✓
- C 2012 through Medical College tertiary care
- D 2015 through Ayushman Bharat HWCs
Correct answer: B. 2010 through District NCD Clinics and CHC-level care
Explanation
NPCDCS was launched in 2010 as a centrally sponsored scheme, subsequently integrated into the National Health Mission. It operates through District NCD Clinics at district hospitals, NCD Clinics at CHC level, and provides screening and management services for cancer, diabetes, CVD, and stroke. Currently it has been subsumed under the broader Comprehensive Primary Health Care through Health and Wellness Centres.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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