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HEALD (Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention)

Definition:
India’s first multi-sectoral national movement aimed at promoting liver health, preventing alcohol use disorder, and ensuring early disease intervention.

Ministry and Implementation:

  • Spearheaded by: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
  • Implemented by: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, under the GNCT Delhi.

Objectives:

  • Prevent liver failure through integrated efforts in awareness, early screening, rehabilitation, and policy reforms.
  • Reduce stigma around alcohol-related liver diseases by providing mental health support and community services.

Key Features:

  1. Public Education:
    • Mass awareness campaigns to educate on liver health and alcohol-related harm.
  2. Early Screening:
    • Free liver check-ups offered across India to ensure early disease detection.
  3. Psychological Treatment:
    • De-addiction programs and mental health support for individuals with alcohol use disorder.
  4. Medical Management:
    • Strengthening infrastructure for liver disease treatment and rehabilitation services.
  5. Policy Advocacy:
    • Advocacy to integrate liver health strategies into national health policies.
  6. Community Outreach:
    • Focus on underprivileged populations and promoting a culture of organ donation.

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