National Oral Health Programme (NOHP)
The National Oral Health Programme (NOHP) was launched to address the growing burden of Oral diseases and ensure equitable access to integrated, comprehensive, and affordable Oral healthcare through the existing public health system.
The programme supports the State in strengthening dental services by establishing fully functional Dental units at health facilities below the district level through the National Health Mission (NHM) Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs). These units are equipped with trained Dental professionals, Essential Dental equipment, Dental chairs, and consumables to deliver quality Oral healthcare services.
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP)
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) continues to be a growing consequence of the increasing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). For many ESRD patients, dialysis remains the primary and often the only treatment option available.
The National Dialysis Programme aims to improve access to affordable dialysis services through public health facilities, reducing financial burden and ensuring equitable access to life-saving renal care.
Transgender Clinic Programme
Transgender persons are individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned to them at birth. They belong to all age groups, communities, and socio-economic backgrounds across the State. Many individuals experience this identity from an early stage of life, often described as gender dysphoria.
National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD)
The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPPCD) aims to reduce the burden of preventable hearing loss through early detection, timely treatment, and strengthening institutional capacity for ear and hearing care services. As per the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2023, the prevalence of hearing loss in India is 18.68%, while Tamil Nadu records a higher prevalence of 23.04%, indicating a greater burden of hearing loss in the State compared to the National average.
National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCBVI)
Tamil Nadu State Blindness Control Society and the 38 District Blindness Control Societies (DBCS) together form a vertical programme under National Health Mission Tamil Nadu, for implementing the activities of National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual impairment programme in our state. The Mission Director National Health Mission Tamil Nadu and the District Collector/Chairman DBCS is the Head of the programme at the State and District level respectively.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a preventable, long-term, and progressive respiratory condition that significantly impacts an individual’s health and socioeconomic well-being. It is characterized by persistent airflow limitation in the lungs, leading to symptoms such as chronic cough, progressive breathlessness, and copious sputum expectoration.
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP)
he Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), initiated during 2005–2006, operates through State Surveillance Units (SSUs) and District Surveillance Units (DSUs). The SSU functions at the State level, while DSUs are established in all districts under the Deputy Director of Health Services (DDHS).
The primary objective of the programme is to ensure early identification of disease outbreaks and facilitate prompt public health action to reduce morbidity and prevent mortality.
NATIONAL VIRAL HEPATITIS CONTROL PROGRAMME (NVHCP)
The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme was launched in 2018 with an aim to combat hepatitis and achieve country wide elimination of Hepatitis C by 2030, achieve significant reduction in the morbidity and mortality associated with Hepatitis B and C among the infected population and reduce the risk, morbidity and mortality due to Hepatitis A and E. Under NVHCP, 42 treatment centres have been established across the state where screening, diagnosis and treatment of Hepatitis B and C are done. Among these 42 Treatment centres, 35 Treatment centres are functioning in Medical College Hospitals and the rest in District Head Quarters Hospital. To assist the patients within the treatment centre, to counsel about the importance of adherence to treatment and for regular follow up of the patients, Peer supporters are being engaged in these treatment centres under NVHCP.
Family Welfare Services
The National Family Welfare Programme has been implemented in Tamil Nadu since 1956. The programme is aimed at raising the standard of living, improving Maternal and Child Health, and thereby stabilizing population growth.
Tamil Nadu follows the Community Needs Assessment Approach for implementing Family Welfare and Maternal & Child Health programmes under RMNCH+A Servicesensuring that services are need-based, equitable, and community-centred.
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) focuses on improving the quality of life and survival outcomes of children through early identification and management of health conditions. The programme addresses 30 health conditions grouped under the 4Ds – Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies and Developmental Delays including Disabilities for children from birth to 18 years of age.