DWARKA: On September 24, 2023, HCMCT Manipal Hospital in Dwarka organized a walkathon to mark World Heart Day. The event, which was part of the hospital’s ‘Guardians of the Heart’ initiative, aimed to encourage people to take part in protecting their heart health. Over 800 residents and doctors participated in the 3 KM walkathon, which began at HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Sec-6, Dwarka, and culminated at the DDA Sports Complex, Sec-11, Dwarka.
Modern lifestyles, dominated by processed and unhealthy foods, coupled with sedentary habits, have led to an alarming surge in heart health issues such as high cholesterol and hypertension. Walking, a simple yet effective activity, emerges as the antidote. It enhances blood circulation, fortifies the cardiovascular system, and diminishes heart disease risk factors. Walkathons of this nature furnish an opportunity for individuals to engage in physical fitness, championing a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Addressing the participants of this event, Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra, Chief of Clinical Services, Head Of Cardiac Sciences, And Chief Cardio cardiovascular surgeon, HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka said, “Every year, we observe World Heart Day to highlight the significance of caring for our own as well as the hearts of others. The active participation of our neighborhood residents and doctors has only proved how starting our days with a walk and making small but simple changes can make a difference in our overall well-being and help us live better lives. This walkathon not only inspired people but also encouraged them to take steps towards better heart health and reducing the burden of heart disease in our community.“
According to data released by the World Heart Federation, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of death worldwide, having increased by 60% from 12.1 million in 1990 to 20.5 million in 2021. It is critical to raise awareness about this illness. Both the government and private healthcare providers have to come together to address this issue.
HCMCT Manipal Hospital is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 5 million patients annually. Its focus is to develop an affordable, high-quality healthcare framework through its multispecialty and tertiary care delivery spectrum and further extend it to out-of-hospital care. With the completion of the acquisition of AMRI Hospitals, the integrated network will have a pan-India footprint of 33 hospitals across 17 cities with 9,500 beds, a talented pool of over 5,000 doctors, and an employee strength of over 20,000. Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, and AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, and Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognized as the most respected and patient-recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.
