Walkathon, public awareness sessions held at RGGGH to mark World Heart Day
The Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai hosted a walkathon and awareness sessions to mark World Heart Day. The event focused on educating the public about cardiac health, physical activity, and emergency life-saving skills like CPR.
Why it matters
Public health initiatives are essential for reducing the burden of lifestyle-induced cardiac conditions in urban populations.
To mark the World Heart Day, observed on September 29, the Institute of Cardiology at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) organised a public awareness campaign and walkathon on the theme “Healthy Hearts, Brighter Tomorrows” on Tuesday.
According to a press release, the programme, held under the auspices of Cardiological Society of India (Chennai Chapter), commenced with “Don’t Miss a Beat” walkathon, which was flagged off from Madras Medical College (MMC) by dean K. Shantaraman.
Healthcare professionals, faculty members, medical students and members of the public took part in the walk to highlight the role of regular physical activity in preventing lifestyle-induced cardiac conditions.
Following this, a series of public awareness and skill building sessions were conducted. Director and Head, Institute of Cardiology K. Kannan, president of CSI Chennai Chapter D. Prabhakar and secretary of CSI Chennai Chapter M. Nandakumaran, participated.
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