National Cardiac Center Explained

National Cardiac Center is a healthcare facility located in Kathmandu, Nepal, known for its public health initiatives.

Description

It provides free CPR training to various individuals and groups to prepare first responders for emergencies. [1] [2] [3] The center conudcts health camps that offer free check-ups and health screenings for heart disease, benefiting underserved communities. [4] The free telemedicine service of center provides support to Nepali migrant woorkers with heart health issues, offering both medical assistance and counseling. [5] [6] It has recently launched a program to screen low-income families for undiagnosed heart disease. [7] [8]

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.[9] Beyond its treaetment services, the National Cardiac Center raises awareness about heart diseasea through participation in various events.[10]

According to WHO data,[11] 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.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Service . Himalayan News . 2024-09-29 . National Cardiac Centre Provides CPR Training to Armed Police . 2024-10-05 . The Himalayan Times . en.
  2. Web site: हृदयघात भएर हाम्रो अगाडि कोही ढल्यो भने तत्काल के गर्ने ? . 2024-10-05 . HealthPati . en.
  3. Web site: National Cardiac Centre’s Leading Edge in Public Health Initiatives . 2024-10-05 . en-US.
  4. Web site: प्रेस . नेपाल हेल्थ . 2024-01-18 . National Cardiac Centre: Extending a Lifeline to Rural Hearts . 2024-10-05 . Nepal Health Press नेपाल हेल्थ प्रेस . en-US.
  5. Web site: National Cardiac Centre’s Telemedicine Support for Nepali Migrant Workers . 2024-10-05 . News of Nepal . en.
  6. Web site: टेलिमेडिसिनको अनुकरणीय अभ्यास . 2024-10-05 . GorakhaPatra.
  7. Web site: National Cardiac Centre launches new heart health screening programme . 2024-10-05 . kathmandupost.com . English.
  8. News: National Cardiac Centre launches affordable cardiovascular risk assesment service to benefit low-income families .
  9. Web site: 2024-08-08 . "Smokers Are not Selfish": School children actively engage in anti-smoking campaign . 2024-10-05 . myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com . en.
  10. Web site: National Cardiac Centre hosts free heart camp on World Heart Day . 2024-10-05 . Radio Nepal . en-US.
  11. Web site: Non communicable diseases . 2024-10-05 . www.who.int . en.
  12. Web site: Preventing Heart Disease as a Public Health Priority in Nepal . 2024-10-05 . Khabarhub . en.

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