Centre for Chronic Disease Control

The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) is a leading non-profit research organization headquartered in New Delhi, India, focused on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The center functions as a specialized research hub that conducts large-scale epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and health systems research to address the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer in low- and middle-income countries. CCDC is recognized as a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance of Cardiovascular Diseases and works closely with international academic institutions and global health agencies. Its activities include developing innovative mHealth solutions, evaluating low-cost polypill interventions, and providing evidence-based policy recommendations to national health programs. Through its robust research infrastructure, CCDC also offers advanced training and capacity-building programs for public health professionals and researchers.