KATHMANDU, Feb 13: The Ministry of Health and Population has announced to provide free tests for noncommunicable diseases for a month. The service, which begins today (February 13), will continue till the end of Fagun (March 13).
The campaign will be focused on increasing civic awareness on non-communicable diseases and their prevention.
According to Health Ministry Spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki, people above 30 will be provided free tests for diabetes, hypertension and kidney-related issues along with the measurements of body weight and height. The services for them will be available in health institutions at the local levels.
Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, had earlier endorsed a directive for a month-long campaign on non-communicable diseases.
Similarly, the ministry is preparing to launch a free screening test for cervical cancer in the month of Fagun (mid-February to mid-March).