BioVoice News May 2017 Issue 12 Volume 1 | Page 60

bio chat “NCDs affect rich and poor alike, not the disease of aged anymore” Project HOPE is a global health development and disaster relief organization headquartered in Millwood, Virginia, USA. In India, it works closely with government and key stakeholders to achieve India’s public health goals besides improving specific public health challenges related to non-communicable diseases. In this interview, Dr Laxmikant Palo, Regional Director-SE Asia & Country Director-India shared his opinion on the healthcare scenario, policy aspects related to NCDs and way forward BY RAHUL KOUL 60 BioVoiceNews | May 2017