NITI Aayog and MoHFW has been working with state goverments and representatives from the healthcare industry
The contribution of non-communicable diseases (NCD) to the overall disease burden in the country has increased over the years. In the past many district hospitals in the country have focused mainly on communicable diseases and reproductive and child health. As a result of which the capacity for handling NCD cases has not been adequately developed.
The NITI Aayog and MoHFW has worked with state goverments and representatives from the healthcare industry to develop the Model Concessionaire Agreements (MCA) to supplement efforts for the provision of prevention and treatment services for non-communicable diseases (Cardiac Sciences, Oncology, and Pulmonary Sciences) at the district hospital particularly especially in tier two & three cities.
The guidelines and the MCA will be announced by Dr VK Paul, Member, NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog and Preeti Sudan, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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