National Cardiac Center
| National Cardiac Center | |
|---|---|
 The main building of National Cardiac Centre in Kathmandu | |
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°44′25″N 85°19′54″E / 27.740302°N 85.331744°E |
| Organisation | |
| Patron | Om Murti Anil |
| History | |
| Opened | 2020 AD |
| Links | |
| Website | https://www.nationalcardiaccentre.com/ |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nepal |
The National Cardiac Center is a healthcare facility located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was established in 2020 by Dr. Om Murti Anil with focus on cardiovascular health. The center provides clinical services along with a range of public health initiatives aimed at prevention, early detection, and awareness of heart disease.[1]
Description
[edit]It provides free CPR training to various individuals and groups to prepare first responders for emergencies.[1][2][3][4] The center conducts health camps that offer free check-ups and health screenings for heart disease, benefiting underserved communities.[5] The free telemedicine service of the center provides support to Nepali migrant workers with heart health issues, offering both medical assistance and counseling.[6][7]It has recently launched a program to screen low-income families for undiagnosed heart disease.[8][9]
Activities
[edit]As part of a tobacco control initiative, the Center offered medical support and free health screenings to more than 1,700 individuals who quit smoking through the Smokers Are Not Selfish campaign.[10] Beyond its treatment services, the National Cardiac Center raises awareness about heart diseases through participation in various events.[11][12]
According to WHO data,[13] over 86% of premature deaths from non-communicable diseases occur in lower and middle-income countries, including Nepal. Experts believe that preventive initiatives, combined with increased awareness, may be essential in addressing the disease burden in this region.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Service, Himalayan News (2024-09-29). "National Cardiac Centre Provides CPR Training to Armed Police". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "हृदयघात भएर हाम्रो अगाडि कोही ढल्यो भने तत्काल के गर्ने ?". HealthPati. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "National Cardiac Centre's Leading Edge in Public Health Initiatives". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "Learning Life-Saving Skill". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ प्रेस, नेपाल हेल्थ (2024-01-18). "National Cardiac Centre: Extending a Lifeline to Rural Hearts". Nepal Health Press | नेपाल हेल्थ प्रेस. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "National Cardiac Centre's Telemedicine Support for Nepali Migrant Workers". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "टेलिमेडिसिनको अनुकरणीय अभ्यास". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "National Cardiac Centre launches new heart health screening programme". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular risk assessment service". The Republica.
- ^ ""Smokers Are not Selfish": School children actively engage in anti-smoking campaign". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "A doctor's day at a heart camp - OnlineKhabar English News". 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ "National Cardiac Centre hosts free heart camp on World Heart Day". Radio Nepal. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "Non communicable diseases". www.who.int. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "Preventing Heart Disease as a Public Health Priority in Nepal". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
