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Improved lifestyle means
improved health EMPOWERMENT
CHOs leverage technology to improve
health outcomes in patients
The Government of India’s healthcare programme, called the hypertension. He was immediately put on treatment which
National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, involved a changed lifestyle, medication and regular
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) was follow-ups at the Health and Wellness Centre (HWC).
established to tackle the country's high incidence of
non-communicable diseases. Tata Trusts are partnering with Thanks to Ms Pongen, Thovisie’s hypertension is now
the government to improve primary healthcare delivery and balanced and under control. He maintained a disciplined and
take it to the remotest parts of India through the balanced diet thanks to the CPHC NCD IT System which sent
Comprehensive Primary Healthcare Non-Communicable him systematic reminders. Ms. Pongen’s follow-up also helped
Disease (CPHC NCD) software application. The central him limit his intake of salt and unhealthy
government provides fats while encouraging him to
infrastructure, human resources, incorporate locally produced fibre-rich
technical inputs and hardware foods into his diet and also helped
(tablets equipped with the NCD reduce his tobacco and alcohol
app). The Trusts implement the consumption. Exercises helped him
programme by mentoring and manage his stress. Furthermore,
building the capacity of the Thovisie started coming for regular
frontline healthcare workers vide a check-ups and his vitals were updated
cascading model of training on the CPHC NCD IT system.
through the provision of a helpline
and technical support to the Ms Pongen has been serving the
programme at national, state and community for over 5 years. She works with a lot of
district levels. compassion. “It gives me joy and satisfaction in my
profession as I get the opportunity to serve humanity”
When it comes to non-communicable diseases, timely describes Ms Pongen as her work mantra.
diagnosis is paramount. Mr Thovisie (name changed)
exemplifies this. Residing in the quaint and peaceful town of CHOs like Ms Pongen go beyond their call of duty and
Mokokchung in Nagaland, Thovisie regularly consumed provide the right counsel to their patients. Thanks to her
tobacco and alcohol. He did not have any opportunity for diligence and support, Thovisie responded positively and is
medical checkups. Fortunately, Ms. Pongen, a Community on the road to a healthier life.
Health O cer (CHO) who resided in his locality encouraged
him to take a screening test. The test results showed some
concerning indicators and the Comprehensive Primary
Healthcare Non-Communicable Disease (CPHC NCD)
application recommended further examination. An additional GOOD HEALTH AND
3 WELL BEING
investigation determined that Thovisie was su ering from
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