On World Hypertension Day, celebrated on May 17, 2023, the Government unveiled the “75/25” initiative which aims to provide standardized care to 75 million individuals living with hypertension and diabetes by December 2025.
- As of March 5, 2025, a total of 42.01 million individuals have received treatment for hypertension, while 25.27 million have been treated for diabetes, achieving 89.7% of the target.
- To address the rising prevalence of major Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer, the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) was initiated by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in 2010.
(Source: PIB)
