Assessing Fairness in Non-Communicable Disease Management via a Community-Based Primary Health Initiative in Tamil Nadu, India - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessing Fairness in Non-Communicable Disease Management via a Community-Based Primary Health Initiative in Tamil Nadu, India

  • By

  • Sudharshini Subramaniam

  • Anavarathan Somasundaram

  • Cowshik E

  • Judson Neslin J

  • Ponnien Selvan K.N

  • Jannath Hameeda Banu

  • Getrude Banumathi

  • Suganthi Selvarajan

  • Sabitha Devi Chandrasekaran

  • Sharon Cynthia

  • December 15, 2025

  • 0 min

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    The MTM program in Tamil Nadu aims to provide doorstep healthcare services for non-communicable diseases to improve access and continuity of care.

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    Services include screening for diabetes, hypertension, and cancers, delivered by a tiered workforce to vulnerable populations.

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    The study evaluates the effectiveness of the MTM program by assessing screening, treatment initiation, and disease control among participants.

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    Socio-demographic disparities in NCD service coverage are examined to understand access issues across different population subgroups.

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    Findings from the MTM program could inform policymakers on replicating community-based healthcare strategies in similar settings.

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Assessing Fairness in Non-Communicable Disease Management via a Community-Based Primary Health Initiative in Tamil Nadu, India

  • by Sudharshini Subramaniam, Anavarathan Somasundaram, Cowshik E, Judson Neslin J, Ponnien Selvan K.N, Jannath Hameeda Banu, Getrude Banumathi, Suganthi Selvarajan, Sabitha Devi Chandrasekaran, Sharon Cynthia

  • December 15, 2025

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