Hyderabad: The Telangana govt will showcase its innovative approach to blood pressure monitoring at the upcoming national health conference in Hyderabad. Health officials will highlight the state’s deployment of 10,000 advanced blood pressure monitoring devices, capable of taking up to 30,000 readings without requiring calibration.
This technology contrasts with traditional machines, which need recalibration after every 12 readings.
Telangana’s initiative is expected to draw attention as it is the first in South Asia to introduce such advanced equipment for large-scale free screenings. The conference, scheduled on Jan 8 and 9, will bring together officials from the Union health ministry and state health departments to discuss non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and related programmes. During field visits, officials will observe how the state is tackling NCDs and implementing the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS). In an effort to combat hypertension and other NCDs, Telangana has screened 1.3 crore people over the age of 30, using high-quality machines that cost 10,000 each. These devices help reduce staff workload by eliminating the need for frequent recalibrations, ensuring more accurate results. The state also operates about 200 NCD clinics, providing ongoing care.
So far, 25 lakh people have been identified with high blood pressure, and 12 lakh with diabetes.
Interestingly, 40-50% of them receive free medication for their conditions, though only 8% of diabetic patients in Hyderabad use govt-provided medicines.
IAS officers and health officials working in the NPCDCS of a dozen states will oversee the implementation in various districts at the national health conference
This technology contrasts with traditional machines, which need recalibration after every 12 readings.
Telangana’s initiative is expected to draw attention as it is the first in South Asia to introduce such advanced equipment for large-scale free screenings. The conference, scheduled on Jan 8 and 9, will bring together officials from the Union health ministry and state health departments to discuss non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and related programmes. During field visits, officials will observe how the state is tackling NCDs and implementing the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS). In an effort to combat hypertension and other NCDs, Telangana has screened 1.3 crore people over the age of 30, using high-quality machines that cost 10,000 each. These devices help reduce staff workload by eliminating the need for frequent recalibrations, ensuring more accurate results. The state also operates about 200 NCD clinics, providing ongoing care.
So far, 25 lakh people have been identified with high blood pressure, and 12 lakh with diabetes.
Interestingly, 40-50% of them receive free medication for their conditions, though only 8% of diabetic patients in Hyderabad use govt-provided medicines.
IAS officers and health officials working in the NPCDCS of a dozen states will oversee the implementation in various districts at the national health conference
