Government Steps Up Multi-Sectoral Action to Prevent and Control Non-Communicable Diseases
Summary
The government has stepped up efforts to implement a multi-sectoral action plan for preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases in Nepal. Officials are prioritizing health promotion, public awareness, school-level health education and tighter regulation of key risk factors such as tobacco, junk food and energy drinks.
Key Points
- The government is accelerating implementation of a multi-sectoral action plan to prevent and control non-communicable diseases in Nepal.
- A meeting at Singha Durbar stressed health promotion, public awareness, regular reviews and coordination among ministries and local governments.
- Officials highlighted school-level public health education and retaining specialist doctors in Nepal as part of the long-term strategy.
- The strategy prioritizes prevention, screening and lifestyle-based interventions to help Nepal meet its SDG target on reducing premature NCD deaths by 2030.
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