Community-Based Prevention of Hypertension & Diabetes
Since 2025, Prayas has been working in Chittorgarh and Pratapgarh districts of Rajasthan
to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, with a focused effort on
hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes (high blood sugar).
Many people living with these conditions may not have noticeable symptoms in the early
stages. Regular screening, timely treatment and continued follow-up are therefore essential
to prevent complications and support healthier lives.
Our Community-Based Approach
Prayas works with communities and the local health system to bring NCD prevention and care
closer to people.
Awareness → Screening → Identification → Referral → Linkage → Treatment → Follow-up
Our key activities include:
- Community-based BP and blood sugar screening
- Early identification of people with raised BP and blood sugar
- Referral and linkage of individuals with public health facilities for appropriate care
- Regular follow-up and support for patients
- Awareness on healthy diet, physical activity and healthy lifestyle practices
- Strengthening the capacity of VHSNCs, ASHAs, ANMs, CRAs and community leaders
Our Impact
Prayas is working to strengthen community-based NCD prevention and care across
Chittorgarh and Pratapgarh districts of Rajasthan.
52 Villages
Covered
2,000+ People
Referred
500+ New Hypertension
Patients Identified
400+ New Diabetes
Cases Identified
1,100+ Hypertension Patients
Under Regular Follow-up
650+ Diabetes Patients
Under Regular Follow-up
(Figures represent Prayas programme data and may increase with ongoing screening and follow-up.)
Community at the Centre
NCD care requires continued support beyond the health facility. Prayas engages communities,
VHSNCs, frontline health workers and families to promote screening, timely care, treatment
adherence and regular follow-up.
Success Story: From Missed Medication to Regular Treatment: Bhulki Meena’s NCD Journey
Bhulki Meena, a 60-year-old woman from Ujadkheda village, Pratapgarh, had been living
with hypertension and diabetes for nearly two years but had stopped taking her medicines
regularly.
During an NCD screening and counselling camp organized by Prayas in collaboration with
the Health Department, her blood pressure was found to be 180/101 mmHg and blood sugar
357 mg/dL.
The Prayas team and ANM counselled her on the risks of uncontrolled BP and diabetes and
the importance of regular medication. She was referred to CHC Mungana for further treatment.
Later that night, Bhulki experienced dizziness and blurred vision. Her family contacted
Jan Adhikar Prahari Shankar Lal Meena, who consulted the ANM and helped her reach the
Sub-Divisional Hospital, Dhariyawad, where she received timely medical care.
Today, Bhulki is regularly taking her medicines and following up with the health facility,
and her health condition has improved significantly.
Her story highlights the importance of early identification, timely referral, treatment
adherence and regular follow-up in managing NCDs.
