Itanagar, Nov 14: The Department of Health & Family Welfare, today officially launched the State Treatment Protocol for Diabetes Mellitus and the Updated Standard Treatment Protocols for Hypertension, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day 2025. The protocols were formally unveiled by the Commissioner (H&FW) Pawan Kumar Sain, and Secretary (H&FW), Vivek H.P.
Speaking at the launch, the Commissioner Health highlighted that the introduction of uniform, evidence-based State Treatment Protocols marks a significant step towards prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in the state. He stated that these guidelines will ensure standardised clinical care, improve treatment outcomes, and enhance continuity of care for patients across all health facilities—from HWCs, PHCs and CHCs, to District Hospitals.
The Secretary acknowledged the critical role played by the State Expert Committee comprising of Dr Hage Ambing, Director of Medical Education, Dr Taso Beyong, Head of Dept. of Medicine (TRIHMS), Head of Dept. of Community Medicine Dr Anoop Dev, public health specialists, and other subject experts, whose detailed review, contextual recommendations, and technical guidance shaped the finalized STPs. He expressed appreciation for their commitment in adapting national protocols to the specific needs of Arunachal Pradesh, keeping in mind local health-seeking behaviour, geographical challenges, and service delivery patterns.
Arunachal Pradesh has been reporting a steady rise in Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and associated complications. Despite good progress in community-based screening through the NP-NCD program, treatment pathways varied across facilities due to the absence of updated and uniform guidelines.
Given the state’s difficult terrain, dispersed population, and limited tertiary care access, early detection, timely treatment, and standardised management at primary and secondary care levels are crucial to prevent complications such as kidney failure, stroke, heart disease, and blindness.
The launch of these STPs reaffirms the State Government’s commitment to strengthening NCD services, reducing premature mortality, and improving the quality of life for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

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