In May 2023, Government of India launched ’75/25′ initiative. Which of the following explains the initiative?

to screen and provide standard care to 75 million individuals suffering from hypertension and diabetes by 2025.

The Government of India launched the “75/25” initiative in May 2023 to improve the management and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. The initiative aims to provide standard care to 75 million people with hypertension and diabetes by 2025.

NCDs are a major cause of death and disability in India. They account for about 63% of all deaths in the country. Hypertension and diabetes are two of the most common NCDs in India. They affect about 30% and 10% of the adult population, respectively.

The “75/25” initiative will be implemented through a combination of measures, including:

• Screening and diagnosis of NCDs in primary care settings
• Provision of standard care for NCDs
• Training of health workers in the management of NCDs
• Public awareness campaigns about NCDs