The “National Resource Centre for Non-Communicable Diseases” (NRC-NCD) is established to play a catalyst role towards the realization of NCD and SDG Global Targets 2030, by empowering communities, raising awareness, promoting healthy lifestyles and advocating for policies towards realizing a ‘Healthy World’, with the co-operation of concerned Government Departments, related Stakeholders and technical partnership with Inter-Governmental Organizations.
The NRC was initiated as a joint venture of ‘Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH)’ and ‘Alcohol & Drug Information Centre (ADIC) – India’ and is affiliated with the World NCD Federation (WNF). It is situated in a serene lush green environmentally friendly campus at BCMCH, Thiruvalla in Kerala and is spread over 12,000 sq. ft. with the latest state of the art infra-structure facilities, which include a Library cum Research Lounge, 12 Cluster Focal Points and a Recreation Centre for Physical Activity & Diet.
Prof. Dr. George Chandy Matteethra
Chairman, NRC-NCD
Director & CEO, BCMCH