Apollo Hospital’s walkathon draws big turnout in Madurai
Apollo Speciality Hospitals in Madurai organized a walkathon with over 2,000 participants to promote cardiovascular health ahead of World Heart Day. Medical professionals used the event to emphasize the importance of preventive care, regular exercise, and early diagnosis.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives like this are crucial for raising awareness about non-communicable diseases in urban Indian populations.
To commemorate World Heart Day on September 29, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Madurai, organised a walkathon to raise awareness of cardiovascular health and encourage the community to adopt healthier lifestyle practices on Sunday.
More than 2,000 participants took part in the event, reinforcing the importance of preventive care, regular physical activity and heart-healthy living.
The walkathon commenced at 6 a.m. from the Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai, covering a 3-km route around the venue. Participants were provided with T-shirts, bags, refreshments, medals and certificates.
Cardiologists C. Vivek Bose, P. Subburamakrishnan, S.K.P. Karuppiah, M. Selvaganesh, M. Rangamanikandan and L.K.Senthilkumar along with surgeons V. Sridhar and Manfred Fernando and Neurologist S. Meenakshi Sundaram highlighted the importance of regular health screenings, early diagnosis and timely medical intervention.
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