Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Government’s health promotion initiatives gained support from professional bodies at a pivotal meeting chaired by Prof. (Dr) Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with representatives of 27 health organisations in India.
The hybrid-mode meeting focussed on advancing the ministry’s initiatives for health promotion, specifically targeting the promotion of healthy diets, physical activity, and addressing key Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) risk factors like tobacco and alcohol use.
During the meeting, Dr. Goel emphasised the importance of investing healthcare resources towards prevention, rather than solely focussing on diagnostic and therapeutic measures. He highlighted the ‘Healthy Medical/Dental College Campus’ initiative, aimed at fostering a culture of health and well-being in medical and dental institutions across India.
Participants engaged in discussions on strategies to promote health and prevent diseases, particularly focusing on eliminating tobacco and alcohol use. The meeting also highlighted the need to strengthen the implementation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019.
