ICMR-NIE, DPH to start peer support programme to tackle diabetes, high BP
The New Indian Express|September 23, 2024
TO enhance control of hypertension and diabetes, the ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology and the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine have decided to implement a peer support group (PSG) programme at the community level, in line with the efforts of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam.
ICMR-NIE, DPH to start peer support programme to tackle diabetes, high BP

According to Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Dr T S Selvavinayagam, the ICMR and DPH jointly conducted a community-based survey to document baseline levels and assess the effectiveness of this strategy among 4,206 people with hypertension and diabetes. The survey was conducted in a few blocks of Cuddalore and Villupuram districts covering 40 health sub-centres.

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