Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 13: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh addressed here a day- long workshop organised by Project “Hope”, with focus on Diabetes and other Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs), where he stressed the importance of an effective socio-economic mechanism and a sound peer support for successful management and prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and other Non Communicable Diseases, including hypertension, lipid disorders, heart disease and metabolic disorders.
Dr Jitendra Singh emphasised on integrated healthcare approach incorporating an optimum combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures as well as adjuvant combination of different streams of medicine.
Lauding the Modi Government’s sensitive approach to reform the healthcare system in India, Dr Jitendra Singh made a special mention of “Ayushman Bharat” scheme which, to begin with, will provide insurance cover to over 10 crore families in the country. This kind of health insurance cover, he said, will be particularly useful for diseases like Diabetes and other non-communicable diseases which are amenable to optimum control and management throughout life but require regular follow-ups and time to time evaluation for complications.
Dr Jitendra Singh also referred to the Modi Government’s decision to open free Dialysis units across the country which, he said, comes as great relief for patients suffering from chronic kidney impairment requiring periodic and repeated dialysis. He also referred to Government’s decision to open “Wellness Clinics” across the country which will supplement allopathic management with Yoga and other alternative modes of medical management.
While acknowledging the crucial research work being done by the Project “Hope” team, Dr Jitendra Singh said, this assumes a special significance because of the rising prevalence of Diabetes in young, particularly at a time when India today has 70% population below the age of 40. To that extent, he said, prevention and control of Diabetes in younger age groups becomes imperative for preserving the youth energy of “New India.
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