Walkathon held in Chennai to raise awareness on vascular diseases
The Chennai Vascular Society organized a walkathon at Elliot’s Beach to raise awareness about vascular diseases and limb health. The event focused on the theme 'Save Limbs – To Save Life' to promote early diagnosis and prevent unnecessary amputations.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives like this are crucial for reducing the burden of chronic conditions like diabetes-related foot complications.
The Chennai Vascular Society organised a walkathon at Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, on Sunday to mark National Vascular Day and raise awareness about vascular diseases and limb health.
More than 1,000 people, including vascular surgeons, doctors, medical, and nursing students, volunteers and members of the public, participated in the event. The campaign was held under the theme ‘Save Limbs – To Save Life’, with a focus on preventing avoidable amputations through early diagnosis and timely treatment.
Addressing the gathering, vascular health experts highlighted the risks associated with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and diabetic foot complications, particularly among people with diabetes. The event was attended by Justice C. Saravanan, A. Aravind, Dean, Stanley Medical College, and senior medical professionals, among others.
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