Non Communicable Diseases Unit
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www.ncdrdhskandy@gmail.com |
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Dr. M.N.F. Aysha ,MBBS, Medical Officer(Non- Communicable diseases) mobile/ WhatsApp/ Viber: +94 767692874 email: fathimaaysha07788@gmail.com |
Staff
| Mrs. Kanthi Rupasinghe. | Planning and Programming Officer |
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| Mrs. Ganga LIyanage | Statistical Officer |
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Globally, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) pose a significant threat to health. More than 75% of the deaths globally are due to NCD.
Sri Lanka has major achievements in controlling communicable diseases, including virtual elimination of vaccine-preventable disease, maternal and child health compared to the other South Asian countries, even comparable with some developed countries. However, NCDs are overtaking, and they are responsible for 83% of the total deaths in Sri Lanka.
The NCD unit is responsible for preventing and controlling chronic NCD, including prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, chronic respiratory disease, chronic renal diseases, and acute NCD, mainly prevention and control of injuries.
Prevention and control of Chronic NCD
District NCD unit working in collaboration with preventive and curative health institutions, other government institutions, and NGOs under the direct technical guidance of National NCD Directorate of NCD, Ministry of Health, Colombo. Throughout the district, 40 Healthy Life Centers (HLC) function in Base and above hospitals and Divisional Hospitals (DH) in the Kandy district. The main functions of the HLC include the early identification of NCD in the catchment population, promotion of healthy lifestyle including physical activity promotion, promotion of healthy diet, tobacco and alcohol prevention.