Nagpur, April 10 -- In a bid to address the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children, the Maharashtra government has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, according to an official statement.
The partnership will see the state public health department and AIIMS Nagpur work jointly on the early identification, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood NCDs.
Officials noted that the initiative will target conditions such as diabetes, asthma, congenital heart disorders, sickle cell disease, obesity and mental health issues, which are increasingly being reported among children in the state.
The programme also aims to enhan...