📢 We're Hiring for Multiple Positions! The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) invites applications from qualified and motivated professionals for multiple positions in New Delhi. We are looking for individuals passionate about advancing community health, digital healthcare, and chronic disease prevention and management through research and field-based initiatives. Open Positions: 🔹 Program Coordinator / Research Associate 🔹 Site Coordinator / Senior Nurse 🔹 Tele Nurse 🔹 Frontline Community Health Worker (FCHW) 📍 Location: New Delhi 📅 Application Deadline: 25 October 2026 🔗 Know More & Apply: ccdcindia.org/careers #WeAreHiring #CCDC #MultipleVacancies #JobOpportunities #PublicHealth #DigitalHealth #CommunityHealth #HealthcareJobs

🫀 Join us tomorrow for the 78th Cardiology Masterclass & Clinical Grand Round, hosted by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC). Case Discussion: When the Valve Tells a Different Story – A Diagnostic Dilemma in Valvular Heart Disease This interactive, case-based session will bring together distinguished cardiology experts to explore diagnostic challenges, clinical reasoning, and management considerations in complex valvular heart disease. 📅 Saturday, 17 October 2026 🕡 6:30 – 8:00 PM IST Join us for an engaging academic discussion and an opportunity to learn from leading experts in cardiology. 🔗 Register Now: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_… 🌐 Learn More: cardiomasterclass.org #Cardiology #CardiologyMasterclass #ClinicalGrandRound #MedicalEducation #ValvularHeartDisease #CardiovascularHealth #HeartDisease #CCDC #BRIDGECentre

At the World Congress of Cardiology 2026, held jointly with the 81st Brazilian Congress of Cardiology in Brazil, World Heart Federation (WHF) leaders and experts contributed to discussions on cardiovascular prevention, early diagnosis, and better care throughout life. Prof. Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Executive Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), and President-Elect, World Heart Federation (WHF), was part of two key roundtable sessions. He highlighted strategies to advance equitable primary prevention, from early detection of atherosclerosis to the polypill and tobacco control, helping reduce cardiovascular risk and improve access to prevention. His contributions underscore the importance of global collaboration in advancing cardiovascular prevention and equitable healthcare. #WCCardio #CBC2026 #CCDC #WorldHeartFederation #CardiovascularHealth #CVDPrevention #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth

We are pleased to share that the ICMR NHRP DIGI-CARE Stakeholders Meeting was recently held in Jodhpur, bringing together representatives from ICMR Headquarters, NHSRC, C-DAC Mohali, state and district stakeholders, and project teams from five study sites to strengthen digital health interventions for hypertension and diabetes care. Discussions focused on implementation experiences, site-specific strategies, stakeholder coordination, the transition from Model 0 to Model 1, and monitoring indicators to guide the next phase of DIGI-CARE. A subsequent field visit to Barmer provided practical insights into ABHA linkage, NCD Portal workflows, eSanjeevani, and patient follow-up mechanisms within routine healthcare delivery. These collaborative efforts will help advance DIGI-CARE’s goal of strengthening the continuum of care for hypertension and diabetes through digital health innovation. #DIGICARE #CCDC #BRIDGECentre #ICMR #DigitalHealth #Hypertension #Diabetes #PublicHealth

Heart health is about more than the heart. Cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic conditions are deeply connected, yet they are often treated separately. In partnership with Atlantic Re, Prof. Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Executive Director CCDC & President-Elect, WHF spoke with leading experts about why understanding these connections can help identify cardiovascular risk earlier and create new opportunities to act. Here’s what a more connected future for heart health could look like: ow.ly/lhqC50ZSFTi #HeartHealth #WorldHeartDay

At the International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP) Congress 2026 in Warsaw, Poland, Prof. Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Executive Director, Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), and President-Elect, World Heart Federation (WHF), delivered a lecture titled “Should Ethnicity Decide the Ideal Lipid Biomarker Across Populations?” Drawing on evidence from the CARRS cohort, he highlighted differences in lipid profiles among South Asians and the need to look beyond conventional LDL cholesterol measurements. He emphasised early cardiovascular risk assessment, the role of ApoB and lipoprotein(a), the importance of recognising South Asian-specific metabolic risk factors, and the need for tailored prevention strategies and further research to improve cardiovascular outcomes. #ILEPCongress2026 #CardiovascularHealth #Dyslipidaemia #SouthAsianHealth #PreventiveCardiology #Lipidology #CCDC #WHF

All hands on deck at the 15th edition of the #CambridgeDiabetesSeminar, the first time in India since its inception in 1981 in Cambridge, U.K International faculty members will spend the next 6 days with our 50 chosen delegates to dive deep into the epidemiological and public health aspects of #diabetesmellitus. As a lead-up, Prof Nick Wareham and @SorenBrage- IMS Epidemiology, @Cambridge_Uni, Prof William Herman- @UMich, Prof Juliana Chan- @CUHKofficial, Prof Dana Dabelea- University of Colorado Anschutz, Prof Moffat Nyirenda- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London, Prof Daniel Witte- Aarhus University, Denmark and Prof Nikhil Tandon- @aiims_newdelhi gathered to discuss the seminar outline and ways to curate the seminar for public health concerns from India and South Asia. With @Cambridge_Uni, @aiims_newdelhi, @novonordiskfond #CambridgeDiabetesSeminar

📢 We're Hiring! The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) invites applications for the position of Project Technical Support under the PURI-HF Study. The selected candidate will support field implementation, participant recruitment and follow-up, data collection, patient engagement, and research activities aimed at assessing the impact of air purifiers on heart failure outcomes. 📍 Location: Delhi/NCR & other project sites (as required) 🔢 Vacancy: 1 📅 Application Deadline: 19 October 2026 🔗 Know More & Apply: ccdcindia.org/careers 🔗 Application Form: rcap.ccdcindia.org/surveys/?… #WeAreHiring #CCDC #JobOpportunity #ProjectTechnicalSupport #PURIHF #PublicHealthResearch #ClinicalResearch #HealthcareJobs

CCDC is delighted to join the legacy of the Cambridge Seminar as the host organisation this year, along with our long-standing partners IMS Epidemiology, @Cambridge_Uni and @aiims_newdelhi (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi), with support from @novonordiskfond Established in 1981 to provide a globally accessible forum for understanding the population health aspects of diabetes and its prevention, the seminar has expanded the horizon of individual patient care among those who have already developed diabetes. The Seminar continues this vision today to build capacity for diabetes research, shedding light on its causation and its primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. With the unabated rise in the prevalence of diabetes worldwide and its particular heavy public health burden in India and the sub-continent, there is a pressing need to both manage the condition and to increase understanding of its causes and its prevention. It follows that greater investment is needed in building research capacity to achieve these aims, but such opportunities are limited. In particular, the wider public health context of diabetes has received little prominence in educational, healthcare and social systems. It is, therefore, with great excitement that we bring the Cambridge Seminar to India for the first time with 50 brilliant delegates chosen out of 150+ applications from across India. We are also fortunate to have amongst us our decorated faculty members @SorenBrage, Prof Juliana Chan, Prof Dana Dabelea, Prof William Herman, Prof Moffat Nyirenda, Prof Nick Wareham, Prof Daniel Witte, Dr Anjana Ranjit Mohan, Prof Ambrish Mithal, Prof Denis Xavier We welcome all the faculty members and delegates to the 15th Cambridge Seminar on the epidemiological and public health aspects of diabetes mellitus. Onwards! With @DrDPrabhakaran, Prof Nikhil Tandon, Prof Nita Gandhi Forouhi

🩺 Join us today for the 96th Endocrinology Masterclass – Clinical Grand Round, hosted by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC). Case Discussion: “A Familial Skeletal Puzzle” This interactive session will explore the clinical evaluation of skeletal disorders, focusing on familial patterns, diagnostic challenges, and underlying endocrine and metabolic factors affecting bone health. Through an engaging case-based discussion, participants will gain insights into clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, investigations, and evidence-based management approaches, guided by experienced endocrinology experts. 📅 Friday, 9 October 2026 🕡 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM IST 🔗 Register now: endomasterclass-sessions.org… #Endocrinology #EndocrinologyMasterclass #ClinicalGrandRound #MedicalEducation #BoneHealth #MetabolicBoneDisease #CCDC

Concluding our World Heart Day 2026 series, we spotlight THANDAV — an initiative promoting women's health through physical activity and community engagement. In collaboration with our long-standing partner, the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), along with Dr Anjana Mohan and Dr Ranjani Harish, CCDC co-organised a HIIT and dance workshop for 80 female workforce members and their teenage daughters. Aligned with this year's theme, “Don't Miss a Beat,” the initiative highlighted the importance of active lifestyles in supporting women's cardiovascular health. As we conclude this series, CCDC reaffirms its commitment to advancing cardiovascular health through research, prevention, meaningful partnerships, and community engagement. #WorldHeartDay2026 #THANDAV #WomensHealth #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #PhysicalActivity #HealthyLifestyles #CCDC

We are happy to share that Dr Arun P Jose, Deputy Director & Head, BRIDGE Centre for Digital Health, CCDC, will be speaking tomorrow at IAPSM KARCON 2026 on “Digital Health for Improving Quality and Equitable Access to Healthcare: From Science to Practice.” The session will explore how digital health can help improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare and support more equitable healthcare delivery. #IAPSMKARCON2026 #DigitalHealth #PublicHealth #Healthcare #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #BRIDGECentre #CCDC

We are pleased to share that CCDC convened its 3rd Community Advisory Group (CAG) Meeting on 30 September 2026 at the CCDC office in New Delhi. The meeting brought together CAG members and the PCARRS team to review ongoing work and discuss priorities for the programme. Prof. D. Prabhakaran and Prof. N. Tandon shared updates on the PCARRS and PCARRS Brain studies, including progress, key challenges, and areas for future research. CAG members shared their perspectives and recommendations on the future direction of PCARRS research. We thank all members for their valuable inputs and continued engagement, and the PCARRS team for facilitating the meeting. #CCDC #PCARRS #PCARRSBrain #CommunityAdvisoryGroup #CommunityEngagement #HealthResearch #PublicHealth

📢 We Are Hiring! The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) is inviting applications for the position of Project Research Scientist for an ICMR-funded research study on diet, essential minerals, oral bacteria, body composition, and treatment outcomes among patients with head and neck cancer. The role will involve participant recruitment and follow-up, field data collection, sample processing and coordination, data and project documentation, and supporting study implementation across multidisciplinary teams. 👤 Position: 1 Location: Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI), Guwahati, Assam 📅 Last Date to Apply: 7 October 2026 📧Send your detailed CV along with a cover letter to [email protected] the subject line “Project Research Scientist-I”. 🌐Learn more: ccdcindia.org/careers #Hiring #ResearchJobs #PublicHealth #CancerResearch #HealthResearch #ClinicalResearch #GuwahatiJobs #CCDC

For the next project in our series, we spotlight the NIHR Global Health Research Centre for Multiple Long-Term Conditions (MLTC) — a five-year research partnership across the United Kingdom, India and Nepal focused on improving the lives of people living with multiple long-term conditions. The Centre also works to strengthen research capacity, community engagement and knowledge exchange across partner institutions. #NIHR #MLTC #GlobalHealth #NCDs #HealthResearch #CommunityEngagement #CardiovascularHealth #CCDC NIHR, NIHR GHRC for MLTC, CCDC, University Of Leicester, AIIMS Jodhpur, HRIDAY, KMC, AIIMS New Delhi, ICMR NIHR- Jodhpur (earlier ICMR NIIRNCD), ICMR NIHR- Bhubaneshwar (earlier ICMR RMRCBB), Brunel University, Loughborough University, UCL, University of Nottingham.

Next in our cardiovascular and NCD research spotlight, we feature FUSION (Floods, Understanding Climate Change and NCDs) - a cluster randomized trial examining how floods disrupt NCD care and outcomes in Bihar. By working with communities and health systems, the project aims to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen the continuity and resilience of NCD care during disasters. #FUSION #ClimateAndHealth #NCDs #HealthSystems #DisasterResilience #CardiovascularHealth #PublicHealth #CCDC

@INDIACCDC's Executive Director- @DrDPrabhakaran delivers opening remarks at the @cardioIndia symposium to mark #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons. He highlighted how improving access and continuity of care for older people is the institution's priority at the LMIC Lead institution for the project. #HealthyAgeing #NCDPrevention #Geriatrics @NIHRresearch @uniofleicester @Helpageindia @kreauniversity @nightingalesmed @QMUL

The Wellcome Trust UK awards CCDC and other collaborators a prestigious grant to establish a new Sectoral Hub focused on open evidence-synthesis for addressing health and social challenges with most updated evidence. The CHANGES Hub, a four-year project will help connect Health, climate Action and Net economic Growth through living Evidence Synthesis and AI. It will help transform how evidence is produced, shared and used to deliver outcomes that can help improve people’s lives. The lead partner is Instituto Veredas from Brazil and other collaborators include institutions from India (Delhi University), Brazil (ENAP- Brazil’s National School of Public Administration, Dadosfera), Kenya (Partnership for African Social & Governance Research (PASGR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). #EvidenceSynthesis #Health #ClimateAction #NetEconomicGrowth #AI