The National Survey of identifying risk factors for Non Communicable Diseases (NCD), conducted once every five years, would be conducted in August this year.
Cabinet approval was granted for the survey through a Cabinet proposal made by Health and Indigenous Medicine, Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne.
The survey was launched in 2003 and this year it would cost Rs 50 million. The data collected, aids in formulating plans and policies regarding non-communicable diseases.
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