India needs a national strategy on ageing and mental health to address the rising cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the country, according to health experts.

In an editorial published in the Indian Journal of Public Health, experts from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, along with M.M. Medical College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, highlighted the need to implement a comprehensive National Dementia Plan aligned with the World Health Organization’s global framework.

“India needs to view Alzheimer’s not just as a clinical issue but as part of a comprehensive national strategy on ageing and mental health. Integrating cognitive health screening in primary care, investing in long-term care models, building caregiver support systems, and strengthening research on risk factors are key s

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