Telangana screens 1.49 crore people for NCDs, identifies 18 lakh with hypertension, nine lakh with diabetes
Telangana state conducted a large screening program, examining 1.49 crore residents for non‑communicable diseases. The initiative identified 18 lakh individuals with high blood pressure and 9 lakh with diabetes. The campaign aimed to raise awareness and facilitate early treatment, reflecting the state's focus on tackling chronic health conditions. Mobile health vans visited villages and towns, collecting blood pressure and glucose readings.