Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Study: Health Facilities Not Fully Equipped for Diabetes, Hypertension
Imagine hospitals and clinics as places to help people with diabetes and high blood pressure.
A new study looked at these places in India to see how ready they are to help.
The study found that some places are better prepared than others.
Public clinics were doing a better job than smaller health centers.
Big hospitals were also doing well.
The study suggests that to help more people, these places need enough staff, medicines, and equipment.
They also need to make sure that people can get the right tests and information to stay healthy.
This will help more people get the care they need.
A study assessed the preparedness of health facilities in India for diabetes and hypertension management.
The study surveyed 415 health facilities, with 75.7% being public facilities.
Public Primary Health Centres (PHCs) showed higher readiness scores than Sub-Centres and Community Health Centres.
District hospitals and private tertiary care facilities scored above 70% in readiness.
Experts recommend ensuring adequate resources and medicine supplies.
- Who
- The Indian Council of Medical Research-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR) conducted the study.
- What
- A study found varying levels of readiness among Indian health facilities for diabetes and hypertension care.
- When
- The study was conducted in two phases from September 15, 2021 to June 30, 2023.
- Where
- 19 districts in seven Indian states
- Why
- To assess preparedness for diabetes and hypertension management.
Experts' Recommendations
Study Findings
Essential Resources
Experts' Recommendations
Experts recommend ensuring availability of human resources and uninterrupted medicine supply.
Study Findings
To improve the health services and to manage the two conditions better, it requires the right medicine at the right time.
- Location
- India
- Survey Area
- 19 districts in seven states
- Health Facilities Surveyed
- 415
- Public Facilities Percentage
- 75.7%
- Study Period
- September 15, 2021 - June 30, 2023