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India's population-based screening programme is world's largest: union Minister Anupriya Patel

Bhubaneswar, Jul 18 (UNI) union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Saturday said India's population-based screening programme for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is the world's largest preventive healthcare initiative, with every individual aged 30 years and above being screened for five major health conditions.
Addressing the 6th Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Patel said the nationwide screening programme covers diabetes, hypertension, oral cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer, calling it a significant milestone in the country's shift towards preventive healthcare.
She also highlighted the rapid expansion of India's medical education infrastructure, stating that the country now has 820 medical colleges, around 1.29 lakh MBBS seats and nearly 85,000 postgraduate seats, creating greater opportunities for aspiring doctors while strengthening the nation's healthcare workforce.
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