The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) is a large-scale public health program focused on strengthening cardiovascular disease management in primary...
Its primary objective is to strengthen the management of hypertension and, more recently, diabetes at the primary healthcare level across India, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce related complications.
The IHCI is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and the World Health Organization (WHO) India.
While initially focused on hypertension, the IHCI has expanded its scope to include the management and control of diabetes, aiming for integrated care for these non-communicable diseases.