The 'Jaanch aur Upchar—Chikitsa Aapke Dwar' (Check-up and Treatment—Healthcare at Your Doorstep) campaign was launched in Kewati block of Darbhanga district on Wednesday. This initiative is part of the statewide NP-NCD (National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases) program, aiming for timely identification, diagnosis, and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The Chief Minister inaugurated the state-level program via video conferencing from the Urja Auditorium in Patna. Following this, a local event was held at the Community Health Center, Kewati (Runway), starting at 10:30 AM. The event was presided over by Dr. Nirmal Kumar Lal, the Medical Officer In-charge. Local MLA Dr. Murari Mohan Jha inaugurated the campaign at the local level.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jha highlighted that the campaign will provide facilities for screening and treatment of various non-communicable diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer, right at people's doorsteps. The primary objective of this initiative is to reduce complications arising from serious illnesses and provide essential health services to the public. Health Manager Dinesh Anand, Block Community Mobilizer (BCM) Vinod Kumar, all medical officers, Community Health Officers (CHOs), ANMs, and ASHA workers, along with other health personnel, were present at the event. The Health Department believes this campaign will play a crucial role in the early detection of NCDs, enabling timely treatment.