The Health Promotion Trust (HPT) of the Archdiocese of Bombay is counting down to a very significant upcoming milestone in 2025 - 25 years of preventive health outreach among urban and rural marginalized communities.  We are very grateful that through these years, our need-based programs have continued to align with our vision of making health care a reality for all, by conscientizing people about the value of preventive health. 

Current health scenario: Per the 2019 WHO health study report, every year 17 million people die prematurely, before the age of 70, due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Fortunately, all of these can be prevented, controlled or managed through intentional lifestyle changes.

Challenges: Globalization and urbanization are discouraging individuals from nurturing and taking responsibility for their health. Instead, they have begun relying wholly on medical professionals and institutions. Increased career and job-related stresses cause people to ignore warning signs, and opt for the easy way out, such as unhealthy dietary choices and temporary medical fixes. Many individuals blindly follow popular exercising trends without monitoring their physical health, while others use work fatigue to justify their sedentary lifestyle. Dementia among seniors is increasing at an alarming rate, especially when life circumstances force the elderly into an isolated lifestyle.