National Cardiac Center
National Cardiac Center is a healthcare facility located in Kathmandu, Nepal, known for its public health initiatives.
Description
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 assesment service to benefit low-income families".
- ^ ""Smokers Are not Selfish": School children actively engage in anti-smoking campaign". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "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.