From Zumba to Heart Health: HCMCT Manipal Hospitals’ Raahgiri event gets the community moving

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New Delhi | 29th September 2024: To mark the occasion of World Heart Day, HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, in association with the Raahgiri Foundation and Dwarka Traffic Police, hosted ‘Raahgiri in Dwarka’, a vibrant street event that bought together over 3500 residents for fun and healthy activities. The event featured cycling, zumba, yoga sessions, CPR demonstrations, and healthy food stalls, all aimed at promoting heart wellness and encouraging participants to maintain a healthy living. 

This event reflects HCMCT Manipal Hospital’s commitment to raising awareness about the significance of physical activity, regular screenings, and preventive measures. With the rising burden of heart disease in India and the increasing incidence of heart attacks among younger populations, this initiative serves as a powerful platform for promoting heart-health awareness and encouraging healthier lifestyles. 

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Commenting on the success of the event, Dr. Yugal Kishore Mishra, Chairman, Manipal Institute of Cardiac Sciences, HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, said, “It was wonderful to see such active participation from the community. Through this event, we have spread the message that heart health begins with the small steps we take every day, which are essential for long-term well-being. This event has united people in the spirit of fitness, reminding us the importance of keeping our hearts strong and healthy.”

Speaking about the event’s impact, Viji Varghese, Director of HCMCT Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, said, “The overwhelming response from the people of Dwarka at Raahgiri reflects a commitment to fitness. This event has created a heart-healthy ecosystem in Dwarka, encouraging residents to prioritize wellness, prevention, and long-term health. It was incredible to see families and individuals come together to make their health a priority. At Manipal Hospitals, we remain committed to promoting preventive care and heart wellness through initiatives like this, and we will continue to organize events that contribute to healthier lifestyles.”

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About Manipal Hospitals

As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 7 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 acquisition of Medica Synergie hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited (acquired in Sept 2023), the integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities with 10,500+ beds, and a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors and an employee strength of over 18,600. 

Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is NABH, AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence. Manipal Hospitals has also been recognised the most respected and patient recommended hospital in India through various consumer surveys.

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